A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem Luxury fashion brands have always been synonymous with glamour, sophistication, and exclusivity. However, behind the shimmering facade of haute couture lies a darker reality – the prevalence of sweatshops and poor labor practices in the industry’s supply chain. This week, the spotlight has once again […]
US Labour Groups Sue Over ‘Ignorant’ Cuts of Programmes Fighting Child Labour Abroad
US Labour Groups Sue Over ‘Ignorant’ Cuts of Programmes Fighting Child Labour Abroad In a move that has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, the Trump Administration recently made the decision to terminate funding for international labor rights programs aimed at eradicating forced and child labor. This decision has not only raised concerns about […]
US Fashion Lobby Warns Trump Cuts Threaten Key Supply-Chain Programmes
US Fashion Lobby Warns Trump Cuts Threaten Key Supply-Chain Programmes The US fashion industry is facing a critical threat as the Trump administration announces cuts to key supply-chain programs aimed at combating child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking overseas. With the Labor Department slashing over $500 million in funding for these vital initiatives, the […]
India watchdog demands fresh probe into Foxconn hiring
India Watchdog Demands Fresh Probe into Foxconn Hiring The spotlight is once again on Foxconn, the Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer, as the India watchdog demands a fresh probe into its hiring practices at a plant in Tamil Nadu. Allegations of employment discrimination have sparked scrutiny and raised concerns about the treatment of workers in […]