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New Fairtrade Standard will not benefit garment workers
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 22-03-2016 — filed under: , , , ,
Fairtrade International announced to publish its new Fairtrade Textile Standard on 22 March 2016. Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) raised concerns and gave detailed input during the Standard’s development and remains critical today. In order to improve working conditions, a sector-wide approach is needed and corporate behavior has to change, not only some selected supply chains.
Located in News / … / 03 / 22
Mizuno denies support to unfairly dismissed Indonesian workers
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 07-03-2016 — last modified 08-03-2016 08:17 — filed under: , , , , , ,
Japanese sports brand Mizuno, celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, continues to refuse to help 346 Indonesian workers who were unfairly dismissed after a strike in 2012. Some of the women, who have been working for years on Mizuno sportswear, lost their homes and families after the company producing for Mizuno sacked them. Adidas, another buyer at the factory at the time, also refuses to support the workers.
Located in News / … / 03 / 07
What happened to the workers in Indonesia?
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 29-02-2016 — last modified 10-10-2016 11:37 — filed under: , , , , ,
Read the insights about the 346 women and men in Indonesia demanding fair compensation from sportswear brands Mizuno and adidas, after they were intimidated and lost their jobs in 2012.
Located in News / … / 02 / 29
File PDF document Stitching a Decent Wage Across Borders: The Asia Floor Wage Proposal
by Paul Roeland — last modified 13-01-2016 14:41 — filed under: , ,
All garment workers in Asia need a wage increase. But often, when workers struggle to improve their wages and conditions in one country, companies relocate to another country, where wages and conditions are lower. So workers are afraid to fight for better wages, because they might lose their jobs. This report from 2009 outlines the proposal for a basic wage for all workers in Asia.
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Global brands leave Cambodian workers fainting over fashion
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 10-12-2015 — filed under: , , , , , , , , ,
On International Human Rights Day, labour network Clean Clothes Campaign joins more than 25 countries in a global call on major brands such as H&M, GAP, Levi's and Inditex to make sure Cambodian workers receive US$177 as a first step towards a living wage.
Located in News / … / 12 / 10
Cambodia trade unions sidelined in preparations of Draft Trade Union Law
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 08-10-2015 — last modified 22-10-2015 10:45 — filed under: , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign urges the Cambodian government not to pass the Trade Union Law unless genuine and inclusive consultation with civil society and trade unions can be garantueed by the government of Cambodia.
Located in News / … / 10 / 09
Italian factory conditions deteriorate
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 27-01-2015 — last modified 10-07-2018 08:54 — filed under: , , ,
New research into Italian shoe and garment factories released today shows that competition with Eastern Europe and Asia is driving down wages and working conditions in Italy.
Located in News / … / 01 / 23
Our contribution to the EU Flagship initiative on garment
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 22-01-2015 — filed under: , ,
2015 is the European year for development. In this context, the European commission want to launch an EU flagship initiative on responsible management of the supply chain in the garment sector. Clean Clothes Campaign accepted the invitation to contribute in the identification of this flagship initiative and to participate in an informal meeting with stakeholders gathered on 23 January in Brussels.
Located in News / … / 01 / 22
Key findings Migrant report Thailand
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 18-12-2014 — last modified 18-12-2014 11:18 — filed under: , , , ,
In 2012, the Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) set out an ambitious 300 million THB (7.29 million EURi) plan to develop the national textile and garment industry over four years, with the aim of transforming Thailand into Southeast Asia's fashion centreii. The focal point of garment production is located in Mae Sot, Tak Province, roughly 500km northwest of Bangkok on the border with Myanmar.
Located in News / … / 12 / 18
Join our action: Tell Bata to stop cut-and-run Sri Lanka
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 15-12-2014 — last modified 11-05-2015 13:33 — filed under: , , , , , ,
Bata admits to a cut-and-run after a conflict in one of the factories in Sri Lanka which made their shoes. One year ago, close to 200 workers were fired after they complained about not getting their salary increases. Join our action, tell Bata on facebook and rate Bata on their own rating page: http://on.fb.me/1sc8n9w
Located in News / … / 12 / 15
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