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Posmi Sweaters Ltd.

Published: August 31, 2022

The WRC initiated an investigation in response to a complaint from the Akota Garment Workers Federation (AGWF), brought on behalf of seven Posmi employees, alleging their retaliatory and illegal termination. While investigating the termination of the seven workers, the WRC found a number of violations of university codes and Bangladeshi law, including severe wage and…

Corrective Action for University Code Compliance—in Bangladesh and in LA

Published: August 31, 2022

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Manodeep Guha, Tara Mathur, and Ben Hensler Date: August 31, 2022 Re: Corrective Action for University Code Compliance—in Bangladesh and in LA This update is to inform you of the recent successful completion of corrective actions for university code of conduct violations in two separate cases we have…

Fashion brands said ‘never again’ but women are still being exploited in supply chains

Published: April 24, 2022

Worker Rights Consortium Urges Apparel Brands to Join International Safety Accord on Anniversary of Deadly Factory Fire

Published: December 13, 2021

Since the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry went into effect in September, 155 apparel brands and retailers have signed this new binding agreement which expands the model pioneered by the Bangladesh Accord for protecting worker safety. The signatories include many of the world’s leading apparel brands and retailers….

On Anniversary of Bangladesh’s Deadliest Garment Factory Fire, Worker Rights Consortium Urges Walmart and Other Laggard Retailers to Join Acclaimed Safety Program

Published: November 24, 2021

Two months after the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry went into effect in September 2021, 150 apparel brands and retailers had already signed this new binding agreement which expands the model pioneered by the Bangladesh Accord for protecting worker safety. The signatories include H&M, Zara, American Eagle Outfitters,…

Case Update: Successful Back Pay Distribution at Posmi Sweaters (Bangladesh)

Published: November 3, 2021

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Ben Hensler and Scott Nova Date: November 3, 2021 Re: Case Update: Successful Back Pay Distribution at Posmi Sweaters (Bangladesh) Distribution of a second installment of back wages due to workers at Posmi Sweaters Ltd., a sweater factory in Bangladesh that has produced university licensed apparel, was successfully…

New call to action for protecting garment workers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Published: September 3, 2021

Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan Unions Call for Health and Safety Protections for Garment Workers

Published: August 31, 2021

The Covid 19 pandemic has posed new health and safety risks for garment workers in factories around the world. In addition to the dangers workers already faced from excessive temperatures, unsafe machinery, and factory fires, workers now must also now contend with the spread of a potentially deadly respiratory virus in factories where, too often,…