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WRC Welcomes Successor Worker Safety Agreement to Bangladesh Accord

Published: August 25, 2021

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova and Laura Gutierrez Date: August 25, 2021 Re: WRC Welcomes Successor Worker Safety Agreement to Bangladesh Accord We are very happy to let you know that agreement has been reached to continue the work of the Bangladesh Accord. Language has just been finalized on a binding…

NGO Signatories to Bangladesh Accord Welcome New Binding Worker Safety Agreement

Published: August 25, 2021

Labor rights groups say “every brand that values workers’ lives” will sign the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry Today, apparel brands and labor unions announced agreement on a new International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, thereby preserving, extending, and expanding the model…

Bangladesh Accord expiration poses liability risk to apparel brands

Published: August 19, 2021

An analysis of existing and upcoming human rights due diligence legislation in relation to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, published today, shows that apparel brands will expose themselves to considerable liability risks if they fail to negotiate and sign a follow up agreement to this ground-breaking safety program, which will expire…