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Deal Achieved for New International Safety Accord

Published: November 6, 2023

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova Date: November 6, 2023 Re: Deal Achieved for New International Safety Accord I am heartened to report that agreement has just been reached to renew the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Sector. This new agreement will serve as the umbrella…

Bangladesh’s Wage Protests, Explained

Published: November 3, 2023

Bangladesh Minimum Wage Negotiations Put Brands’ Living Wage “Commitments” to the Test

Published: October 25, 2023

Poverty wages and high inflation, make substantial minimum wage increase for garment workers long overdue—international brands must take responsibility Impoverished garment workers in Bangladesh earning US$73 per month, while making apparel for top international brands, are calling for an increase in the country’s minimum wage to US$215 (23,000–25,000 Bangladesh taka, “BDT”) per month—a figure recent…