100 days until current Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord

22 February 2018 -- tom.myers.478

With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord.

The 2018 Transition Accord will continue the work of inspecting factories in Bangladesh, identifying safety hazards, and ensuring that they are corrected. As of today 109 garment companies have signed the 2018 Accord, covering more than 2 million workers.

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UNI Commerce Declares its Solidarity with Carrefour Workers

15 February 2018 -- tom.myers.478

The UNI Commerce Steering Committee, meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on 13 February 2018, discussed Carrefour’s reorganisation plans.

The plan, designed to boost the company’s economic recovery, will create a real social shock because it will lead to the loss of jobs and the lease management of its stores.

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