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Rana Plaza three years on: the struggle for justice and safety is not over
by Christie Miedema — published 22-04-2016 — last modified 25-04-2016 09:34 — filed under: , , , , ,
As the third anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse approaches, the Clean Clothes Campaign is releasing a comprehensive update on the efforts that have been taken by workers, governments, trade unions, activists and brands to demand improvements to the Bangladesh garment industry and to get justice for the families affected by this horrendous disaster.
Located in News / … / 04 / 22
Payment on claims from survivors and families affected by Tazreen factory fire completed
by Christie Miedema — published 08-07-2016 — filed under: , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign and the International Labor Rights Forum are delighted to report that a scheme set up to provide compensation to people affected by the Tazreen Fashions fire of 2012 has now completed its work of providing loss of income payments to all injured workers and to the dependants of those who were killed.
Located in News / … / 07 / 08
Landmark compensation arrangement reached on 4th anniversary of deadly Pakistan factory fire
by Christie Miedema — published 10-09-2016 — last modified 12-09-2016 08:16 — filed under: , , , , ,
After four years of campaigning and months of negotiations, an agreement has been reached to pay compensation in excess of US$5 million to the survivors and families of workers killed in Pakistan’s worst industrial accident.
Located in News / … / 09 / 10
Statement of the Bangladesh Accord's Witness Signatories on the three-year renewal of the agreement
by Christie Miedema — published 29-06-2017 — last modified 19-07-2017 11:27 — filed under: , ,
Today, the global union federations Industriall and UNI announced agreement with brand and retailer representatives on the language of a renewed Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. To date, 13 brands and retailers signed and 8 more have committed to sign the new agreement, with many more likely to follow in the weeks ahead.
Located in News / … / 06 / 29
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Bangladesh Safety Accord
by geertjan — published 20-06-2013 — last modified 13-03-2014 13:07 — filed under: , , , , , , ,
A collection of FAQs about the Accord of Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
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Three years after Rana Plaza solidarity and struggle are still needed
by Christie Miedema — published 24-04-2016 — filed under: , , , ,
Today, on the third anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy, the Clean Clothes Campaign reiterates its solidarity with the survivors and the families of the 1,134 killed when the building they were working in collapsed on 24 April 2013. Over the past three years the Clean Clothes Campaign has fought with these families to demand and win compensation for their losses, and we will continue to support their ongoing struggle to attain full justice. Above all, we continue to press for the structural changes that are vital to prevent catastrophes like these from happening in the future.
Located in News / … / 04 / 24
File H&M Factories Still Not Safe
by Christie Miedema — published 02-05-2016 — last modified 02-05-2016 05:49 — filed under: , ,
During August 24 to September 1, 2015, the Clean Clothes Campaign, International Labor Rights Forum, Maquila Solidarity Network, and Worker Rights Consortium reviewed the Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) posted on the website of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh (“the Accord”). Our report focused on H&M’s strategic suppliers, studying each of the 32 Accord CAPs available for these factories. Between January 11 and 16, 2016, the four NGO witness signatories to the Accord conducted a new review of CAPs for the same 32 H&M strategic suppliers. In this update of May 2, 2016, the four Accord witness signatories, have again reviewed the most recent corrective action plans and progress reports for the same set of 32 factories checked before. For the first time, the latest corrective action plans for 22 additional H&M strategic supplier factories were included as well.
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Public Eye Awards 2014: Gap receives 'award of shame'
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 23-01-2014 — last modified 23-01-2014 09:22 — filed under: , , , , , , ,
Today, the Berne Declaration (EvB) and Greenpeace Switzerland award American textile giant Gap the Public Eye Jury Award for their continuous refusal to contribute to effective reforms in the textile industry. The Public Eye Awards shine a light on the current and most serious cases of human rights violations and disregard for environmental protection and sustainability by corporations.
Located in News / … / 01 / 23
Call upon Tazreen brands to deliver the goods
by geertjan — published 12-03-2013 — last modified 29-04-2013 14:18 — filed under: , , , ,
Three months after the fire at Tazreen, many families of the 112 dead workers are still waiting for compensation. The majority of the workers with injuries from the flames are also barely able to live from hand to mouth without help. So far the amounts paid by the brands are made up out of whole cloth, they are far from full and fair compensation.
Located in News / … / 03 / 13
Three years after Tazreen factory fire CCC stands with affected workers
by Christie Miedema — published 24-11-2015 — filed under: , , ,
The Clean Clothes Campaign is today marking the third anniversary of a devastating fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory in Ashulia, Bangladesh. Our thoughts are with all those families and individuals whose lives were changed as a result of the events of that night and we continue to stand with these families as they fight for justice for the loss and injury of their loved ones.
Located in News / … / 11 / 24
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