Garment Worker
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ComplexLand Brands to Watch: Check Out the NYC-Based Streetwear Label Brigade
As a designer, Maldonado aspires to match the production quality of brands such as Supreme and Ralph Lauren. Like these labels, he hopes to one day ... -
3 sustainable companies fighting fast fashion
SEATTLE, Wash. – Buying used, recycled, and sustainable clothing is one of the best ways to curb the growth of the fast fashion industry. Often these ... -
Income of RMG workers in Bangladesh increases due to workload and overtime: survey
The income of workers in the RMG industry in Bangladesh in the first quarter (Q1) of this year increased mainly due to excessive workload and overtime, ... -
“Fabric Act” is the big federal effort to relocate fashion – WWD
NEW YORK — At a press conference Friday, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a crowd of hopefuls to the pro-worker federal Fashioning Accountability and Building ... -
Fashion workers are notoriously exploited. The United States could finally pass a law protecting them.
The fashion industry in the United States is finally facing a long overdue settling of scores. On Thursday, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (DN.Y.) will present the first ... -
Review: The Great Divide brings a harrowing true story to life
Alix Sobler’s award-winning play about the tragic 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire receives a deeply moving staging Photo by Joanna Akyol THE GRAND DIVISION by Alix ... -
REPORT-Post-COVID crisis for Sri Lankan women who dress the West
*Economic crisis aggravates apparel industry’s problems* Women are hardest hit as the backbone of apparel factories * Long shifts, hard work – all for the price ... -
Passengers suffer due to rush back to ferry terminals
Hundreds of people bound for Dhaka thronged the area of the Shimulia Ferry Terminal in Munshiganj on Saturday morning to celebrate Eid with their families in ... -
Gray uniforms added to Delta roster after complaints of purple clothing
Delta first rolled out the purple uniforms for flight attendants and airport customer service employees as part of a Zac Posen uniform collection unveiled in 2018. ... -
5 Philadelphia union leaders who should inspire you to start a union
The recent news that workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island have voted to unionize should be an inspiration to workers across the country, including ... -
What Sacramento’s transit agency merger means for riders
After decades of going their separate ways, Sacramento’s transit agencies are discovering they can provide better service by working together. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second ... -
C-19 restrictions eased but soaring fuel prices hit workers’ cost of living
Garment workers across the country have breathed a sigh of relief with the Covid-19 pandemic gradually shifting to “endemic”, and hopefully fading in severity and receding ... -
Rana Plaza – nine years later
Sunday marked the ninth anniversary of a collapse that shook not only the foundations of the Rana Plaza building, but also those of the fashion industry, ... -
Justice remains a distant cry; victims continue to suffer
TBS report April 24, 2022, 12:25 p.m. Last modification: April 24, 2022, 12:44 p.m. People rescue garment workers trapped under the rubble of the Rana Plaza ... -
Garment worker abuse in India worsens, report says
Exploitation in the workplace is directly linked to brand purchasing practices, which are problematic across the industry, Khambay says. Suppliers have little leverage to negotiate prices ... -
Red Thread connects sewing machines in Bangalore and Dublin
Kerry Guinan and Frank Prendergast in Space Forms in Cabra. Photo by Claudia Dalby. Artist Kerry Guinan pokes her head under a flat wooden table, atop ... -
Implementing laws must protect the rights of homeworkers
LAHORE: There are 20 million home-based workers (HBWs) in Pakistan and more than 71% (two-thirds) are women. Most of them are pieceworkers, involved in manufacturing and ... -
Garment workers demand full April pay before Eid
Garment labor leaders have demanded full pay for April ahead of the Eid holiday, saying depriving them of full pay would be an “injustice”. Protesting the ... -
RMG workers demand festival allowance and salary by Ramadan 20
The National Federation of Garment Workers is holding a procession on Topkhana Road in Dhaka on Friday to demand Eid wages and compensation for workers by ... -
Ed-tech startup prepares RMG workers for an automated future
New York-based Shimmy Technologies is helping and upskilling factory workers in Bangladesh with the technical skills needed to sustain jobs in the age of automation through ... -
Why am I boycotting the Qatar World Cup
The fixtures for the 2022 World Cup group stage have finally been confirmed. As football fans around the world watched the draw last week, many were ... -
Mary Kate Olsen Net Worth | Adolescence
In addition to being half of the famous Olsen twins, Mary-Kate Olsen is a American actress and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $250 million. ... -
H&M pledges to end sexual violence in India’s workshops after worker’s death | Sexual violence
H&M has signed a legally binding agreement to end sexual violence and harassment against female workers at one of its largest Indian suppliers, following the killing ... -
María Elena Durazo talks about pandemic-era gains for workers and undocumented people
The gap between the rich and the poor in California continue to grow, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. So what are Golden State politicians doing to ... -
icddr,b records 8,500 cases of diarrhea over one week in unexpected spike
As many as 8,500 patients have flocked to hospital with diarrhea in the past seven days, taking the daily case count to more than 1,200 as ... -
8 summer 2022 jewelry trends straight off the catwalk
The best part about jewelry? It can enhance your look in seconds. Whether you’re wearing a simple t-shirt and jeans, a beach-side summer look, or a ... -
“The EU remains in constant dialogue with Bangladesh on human rights”
The High Representative of the European Commission, Josep Borrell Fontelles, insisted on a constant dialogue with Bangladesh on human rights, in response to a call by ... -
We must all share the pain of rising prices
Mon Mar 21 2022 12:00 AM Last updated on: Mon Mar 21 2022 12:19 AM This year will see significant increases in final apparel prices. File ... -
Bangladesh: New Evidence of Systematic Labor Rights Violations Reveals Government Inaction
Friday, March 18, 2022, 6:44 a.m.Press release: CSI New evidence of workers’ rights abuses in Bangladesh across three major economic sectors – garments, shipbreaking and leather ... -
Ludhiana clothing factory ravaged by fire
A fire broke out in a garment manufacturing unit in Kali Sadak on Sunday afternoon; no casualties were reported and firefighters managed to extinguish the flames ... -
First person: “I speak for those who cannot” |
“I left my home in Bangladesh for a job in a garment factory in Jordan six years ago, I had no idea what the future held ... -
Transparency and traceability must drive sustainable fashion
Traceability is the basis on which we can truly revolutionize the fashion industry, revealing the true costs of products and ensuring that the wealth generated from ... -
Better Work rolls out flagship program in Sri Lanka
Better Work says the aim of its efforts in Sri Lanka is to strengthen the garment industry as it recovers from the pandemic and work towards ... -
UniFirst launches first national brand campaign in 86-year history
Advertising is supported by an integrated multimedia campaign in select U.S. and Canadian markets with Always Deliver ads appearing across broadcast and cable networks, connected TV ... -
Don’t let the labor shortage derail our momentum RMG
Mon 28 Feb 2022 00:00 Last updated on: Mon 28 Feb 2022 00:58 Having a massive labor crunch amid a record number of orders does not ... -
WHO to provide expertise in Covid mRNA vaccine production to Bangladesh
After South Korea, the World Health Organization (WHO) is expanding its Covid-19 vaccine project to five countries, including Bangladesh. It has set up a center in ... -
Ready, steady, shining: 10 reader tips to keep you warm at home | life and style
Knit a sweater Use natural materials to knit a sweater yourself – they’re better for the planet and keep you warmer than artificial yarns. The beauty ... -
Who killed all the Asian women?
And who hides the details of the people behind the crimes? I am a 51 year old female, of Pacific Islander/Asian descent. That’s a lot more ... -
Clovis rushes to announce contact tracing and quarantine rollbacks – GV Wire
Clovis Unified wasted no time in announcing changes to COVID-19 contact tracing and quarantine for students. The district informed parents Thursday — the same day the ... -
To love our neighbor is to think of the people behind our clothes
Every Christian knows the great commandments: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your ... -
Lucy Catherine Smith | Obituary
MOUNT CARMEL – Lucy Catherine Smith, 99, of Mount Carmel, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. She was born in Marion ... -
Strike at California College of the Arts over unfair labor practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 8: California College of the Arts staff Matt Kennedy, center, strikes to protest the school’s unfair labor practices outside his building ... -
Agreement aims to improve relations with factories in Bangladesh
A new agreement has been signed by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the German Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Particip GmbH (Particip) ... -
The National Women’s Organization
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Women around the world experience various forms of discrimination based on biased gender perceptions. Women face cultural, political and economic issues ranging from ... -
Nine million Covid-19 masks will be distributed to staff at Cambodian garment factory
February 8, 2022 PHNOM PENH – The Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) has announced that member factories can contact it to receive free masks from ... -
The Sailor Uniform and 9 Other Iconic Anime Outfits, Explained
Anime is a medium that makes the most of the visual. It’s usually easy to tell if a series is anime based on a single screenshot, ... -
‘Sewing Sisters’ tells the story of female textile workers who fought back
A scene from the beginning of the documentary “Sewing Sisters” [JIN JIN PICTURES] The phrase “miracle on the Han River” refers to the country’s extraordinary economic ... -
“My goal for 2022 is to see the return of democracy in Myanmar”
Interviewed by Michael Haack and Nadi Hlaing A year ago today Jacobin was finalizing an interview with Ma Moe Sandar Myint, chairman of the General Workers’ ... -
The Vanderbilt Hustler | FAQUIH: Wearing a balaclava is not the service you think it is. Sincerely, a Hijabi.
If you’ve been on social media this winter, you’ve probably come across the rising trend of wearing “balaclavas,” a cloth garment worn around the face that ... -
Lowest Paying Jobs in America – 24/7 Wall St.
Special report January 29, 2022 10:00 a.m. America’s lowest-paid workers are so often the people we interact with the most in our daily lives. It’s not ... -
relaunching a resilient world of work
Helal Uddin Ahmed | Published: January 27, 2022 9:13:14 p.m. The 187 member states of the International Labor Organization (ILO) adopted a global call to action ... -
Here’s how to dress sustainably in 2022
Today, it’s no secret that fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. In 2022, it is responsible for 10% of global carbon ... -
New FAQ Clarifies California Garment Worker Protection Law
The California Commissioner of Labor – who is responsible for enforcing US Senate Bill 62, known as Garment Workers Protection Act, posted an online Frequently Asked ... -
Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 21, 2022
Obituaries posted in the Schuylkill County area. ————————————————– —————————————— , 89, of Frackville, formerly of McKeansburg, died Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Bethlehem, April 24, ... -
New California workplace laws impact both workers and employers
Garment Worker Protection Act, SB 62 abolished piece-rate payment and required hourly wages for workers. | Image courtesy of the California Governor’s Office”/> California Governor Gavin ... -
DC Green Bank aligns local dollars and local businesses to reap the solar boom
DC Green Bank’s early transactions hint at the possibility of a different future. Jessica Pitts first got to know Fairfax Villages residents in 2019. Scattered across ... -
Access to finance, financial health and productivity: a correlation?
Sanjida Tanny | Published: January 15, 2022 9:53:28 PM Munir, 20, recently joined a local garment factory around his house as a laborer. With a family ... -
“Workers are the best guarantors of their own safety when they are organized”
the January 7, 2022, episode of counter-turn included an archival interview with Barbara Briggs that originally aired June 5, 2015. This is a slightly edited transcript. ... -
TIB for including all parties in the committee working on a unified code of conduct for RMG
FE REPORT | Posted: Jan. 12, 2022, 8:58 a.m. | Update: Jan. 12, 2022, 3:41 p.m. Welcoming the draft unified code of conduct for the ready-to-wear ... -
What if you could read a fashion label like a food label?
For digital ID, which the Fashion Taskforce developed with EON, a digital ID company, you scan a QR code on the tag or an NFC embedded ... -
New California COVID-19, Housing and Policing Laws of 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to slow down California’s pace of governance in 2021 as it did the year before, with the second smallest number of bills ... -
6 lakhs of workers to suffer as rising commodity prices hit Tiruppur’s clothing exports
Chennai, January 6 (IANS): Tiruppur may well be called the garment capital of South India with around 2,000 industries directly exporting their products to all over ... -
Schuylkill County Death Notice for January 1, 2022
Skook News obituary: January 1, 2022 Obituaries published in the Schuylkill County area. ————————————————– ———————————— Jean M. Barton, 91, entered eternal rest on Saturday January 1 ... -
When the masks come off
Will 2022 be the year when we will finally be âliberatedâ? Sat Jan 1, 2022 12:00 AM Last update: Sat Jan 1, 2022 01:22 AM When ... -
To save its economy, Lanka needs strong opposition
The role of the opposition is to be a constant watchdog, to detect corruption, to speak out against it and to mount vigorous opposition to corrupt ... -
Raising the Bangladesh Ascension Trophy
Sat 25 Dec 2021 00:00 Last update on: Sat 25 Dec 2021 08:45 AM These girls who hoisted our flag after winning the final of the ... -
‘Worst fashion wage theft’: workers go hungry as Indian suppliers to major UK brands refuse to pay minimum wage | Garment workers
Textile workers who make clothes for international brands in Karnataka, a major garment production center in India, say their children go hungry as factories refuse to ... -
Kontoor Brands Releases 2020 Sustainability Report Showing Solid Progress Towards Company Goals
GREENSBORO, NC – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Building on past commitments and stated goals, Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio ... -
Candle Factory Survey Will Provide Much-needed Answers
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom journalists. ... -
Fashion academy launched to tackle issues in scandal-ridden local garment industry
A new fashion academy has been launched in Leicester as part of a bid to address long-standing issues in the local clothing industry. The manufacture of ... -
Bangaldesh @ 50: How the country became one of the fastest growing economies in the world
The cover of TIME magazine on January 17, 1972 featured the world’s newest country, Bangladesh, born out of a bloody war. When I read it years ... -
Whose suffering are you carrying?
OUR CLOTHING IS ABOUT MORE THAN OUR PERSONAL STYLE. Sewn into favorite clothes is the suffering of those who made them. From Bangladesh to Vietnam, millions ... -
Hasina for strong worker-owner relationships to increase productivity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for cordial and solid relations between owners of industry and workers for their own benefit in this ... -
Union leaders call for wage review for garment workers
Union leaders urged BGMEA’s new board to take action to raise wages for garment workers in light of soaring commodity prices. Wages of RMG workers in ... -
“Allow students to pay half, set prices for all public transport”
Allowing students to travel at half-price on all modes of public transport by road, rail and inland waterways, Jatri Kalyan Samity Secretary General Mozammel Haque Chowdhury ... -
As in most areas of fashion, there is a blind spot in the ethical direction of Country Road.
Although this ended the strike, questions remain. How could a company so appreciated for its commitment to sustainable development trigger a staff strike for nearly two ... -
Bodies of Covid victims found after 16 months, sister says: ‘All I could identify was a tag on her body’
For nearly a year and a half, Durga’s daughters believed their mother who died at the height of the first wave of Covid in Bengaluru had ... -
Keeping our promise to domestic workers
Whether it is part of the household help at home or part-time, it is undeniable that the contribution of the domestic worker to the smooth running ... -
Protect our students from the wrath of the Titans
Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:00 AM Last update: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:00 AM Students have been on the streets of Dhaka for days now, demanding ... -
On anniversary of Bangladesh’s deadliest garment factory fire, workers’ rights consortium urges Walmart and other lagging retailers to join acclaimed safety program
WASHINGTON, November 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Two months after the entry into force of the International Agreement on Health and Safety in the Textile ... -
Cumilla EPZ employee dies in collapsed warehouse roof
Three others dodged the collapse avoiding serious injury TBS Report 20 November 2021, 13:50 Last modification: November 20, 2021, 13:57 Representative image. Image: Collected “> Representative ... -
Ford Foundation to Fund “Informal Workers” Movement
The Ford Foundation announced a $ 25 million grant over five years to support and strengthen the global movement calling on governments at all levels to ... -
West Hollywood just won the country’s highest minimum wage
Hotel worker Sandra Pellecer in West Hollywood, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Early on the morning of November 4, union organizers ... -
Pascrell, Sewell, and Blumenauer Investigate US Company Supplier Abuse Against Haitian Workers
Pascrell, Sewell, and Blumenauer Investigate US Company Supplier Abuse Against Haitian Workers Amazon, Disney, Target and Walmart among 62 companies surveyed on factory protections for workers ... -
Six services for RMG workers in one-stop service centers
At least 56,000 workers benefited from the Brac project “Empowering RMG workers living in the slums of Dhaka” November 03, 2021, 11:00 p.m. Last modification: 03 ... -
Catholic Social Education in Action: Ethical Purchases in Catholic Institutions
BY KELLY SWAN | November 1, 2021 Maricela Lopez is very familiar with the ways in which workers’ rights are violated in the United States. The ... -
NYC braces for less cops, more garbage as vax deadline looms
KABUL: The situation in Afghanistan could become the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the UN said on Saturday, a day after the country’s Taliban government called on ... -
Jordanian garment sector top destination for Bangladeshi women workers
London event explores revolution in British Umrah pilgrim’s experience in Saudi Arabia LONDON: An event to optimize the experiences of British pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia ... -
The History of Labor Exploitation in the United States, Part 1
There are countless ways to exploit the working class. Most have been found and used at one time or another. Slavery was certainly popular. However, I’m ... -
Steam Clothing Market Size ($ 2,399.14 million by 2028) led by North America (40% market share in 2020) Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak and Global Analysis and Forecast of TheInsightPartners.com
The size of the Garment Steamers market was valued at $ 1,662.78 million in 2021, is expected to reach $ 2,399.14 million by 2028 to grow ... -
RMG’s low labor productivity, a major post-MAP challenge
Low labor productivity in the country’s export-oriented garment industry has long been a major and much-discussed challenge for the growth of this sector, but there is ... -
“Join us to act now”
As Leicester Garment and Textile Workers Trust launches with a £ 1million donation from the Boohoo Group, Chairman Kevin McKeever talks about the trust’s goals and ... -
As Winter Comes, Online Education Company Turns To Down Jackets For Business
Much discussion online recently said that multibillion-dollar online education company Yuanfudao will change its tutoring service to selling down jackets following a new directive that places ... -
Video safe – October 20, 2021 | Movie
CHOICE OF THE WEEK DIFFICULT GUYS DON’T DANCE (Vinegar Syndrome): The notion of Norman Mailer directing an adaptation of his successful 1984 novel under the auspices ... -
Migrant workers return to HCMC as pandemic subsides
The 23-year-old office worker has returned to her hometown in southern Ca Mau province for four months to avoid the Covid epidemic in Ho Chi Minh ... -
Climate anxiety and the rights of future generations
Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:00 AM Students demonstrate on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on September 20, 2019, urging world leaders to take action on climate ... -
Once-tailor makes the transition to clothing designer | Business
A native of New Mexico, Gabriel Mendez has been making and mending clothes for years. But his recent move to Taos, along with the launch of ... -
4 stylish ways to make your wardrobe more eco-friendly
The planet is on fire (literally and figuratively), thanks to generations of frivolous living, and many of us feel pressured to do something before it becomes ... -
Education and equality will change the fast fashion narrative
How is it possible that an item of clothing is cheaper than a sandwich? How can a product that needs to be sown, grown, harvested, combed, ... -
Soaring fuel, food prices hit vulnerable people in Myanmar
YANGON, MYANMAR – An unprecedented drop in the value of Myanmar’s currency, the kyat, has pushed up the prices of major imported commodities, putting staples ranging ... -
World Cotton Day: the importance of using responsibly sourced cotton
Adlington, UK: In 2021, the United Nations proclaimed World Cotton Day to be celebrated annually on October 7 to raise awareness of the importance of using ... -
How California’s Garment Worker Protection Act Affects the Apparel Industry
On September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom passed a bill that will require garment factories across the state to pay minimum hourly wages in addition to ... -
360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness with ANSI / IESA 107-2020 Type O Class 1 Compliance
GARDEN GROVE, California, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – 360 United States®, south Californiasupplier of high visibility clothing for work and leisure, today announces its ... -
The cozy and quirky story of the sleepsuit
Jumpsuits, bodysuits, snapsuits. No matter what you call them, if you have a baby at home, you probably have dozens of them. Technically, “onesie” is a ... -
[Survivor Series] We had to borrow money to fight the physical abuse my daughter faced
My name is Sridevi and I am 37 years old. I live in Gobichettipalayam Taluk in Erode district. We are a family of five; I have ... -
Stop asking retailers what size they are
Photo by Thomas Barwick via Getty Images In many jobs, comments about a worker’s body type, height, or individual physical attributes would be considered shocking and ... -
What does the historic Garment Workers Protection Act mean for the fashion industry? – shiny
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Garment Protection Act (SB62) into California law on Monday. As a worker-led bill, it will allow more than 45,000 workers to ... -
Brands look to SoHo ‘fashion hub’ as pandemic stimulus – Glossy
This week, find out why St. John and other fashion brands galore are bringing their pandemic era makeovers to SoHo. Fifty-nine-year-old luxury knitwear brand St. John ... -
California just adopted SB 62 to protect garment workers – here’s what it means for the entire fashion industry
After two years, thousands of phone calls and a shaky recall election, California finally passed Senate Bill 62 on Monday. Known as the Garment Worker Protection ... -
California Garment Labor Law: Global Implications
According to Narayanasamy, the law closest to SB 62 is a due diligence law that Germany passed in July and will come into force in 2023. ... -
California Passes Hourly Wage Law That Could Reform Abused Garment Manufacturing Sector
Fashion Nova made headlines in late 2019 when it was revealed that behind the fast fashion giant’s $ 25 denim and $ 35 velvet dresses was ... -
California governor signs bill extending protection to garment workers
Garment workers in California will be paid an hourly rate and receive other new protections under a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday afternoon. ... -
Protection for long-exploited California garment workers finally enacted
A group of protesters march through downtown Los Angeles in November 2017 as part of an “anti-sweatshop Saturday” protest against Ross. Photo: Aditi Mayer Monday night ... -
California to require garment industry to pay workers hourly wages
Sept. 28 (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will ensure thousands of workers in the garment industry receive minimum hourly ... -
Governor Newsom signs bill to expand protections for garment workers
Garment workers in California will be paid an hourly rate and receive other new protections under a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday afternoon. ... -
Rising plant and business closures since February are hurting workers’ well-being
YANGON – Many companies across Myanmar have gone out of business temporarily or permanently following protests and internal political instability since the February 1 takeover. Among ... -
Bangladeshi garment factory owner and illegal workers detained in Malaysia
On September 23, the Malaysian Immigration Department arrested a Bangladeshi garment factory owner and 45 illegal foreign workers in a crackdown. The Immigration Department raided two ... -
Bill, the Californian garment worker, will fuel the return of “Made In USA”. Here’s why.
Made in the USA. getty Clothing “Made in America” âârepresents 3% of all clothing sold in the United States. This is no small feat in a ... -
Review of Cathy Horyn at Milan Fashion Week: Jil Sander & Fendi
From left to right: Jil Sander, Fendi, Max Mara. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Courtesy of Jil Sander, Fendi, Max Mara The Milanese collections haven’t exactly ... -
Catholic artist John August Swanson has died at 83
In his own humble words, John August Swanson once called his distinct narrative work “my most social act.” Bright and simple, giving visual context to biblical ...