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Lesotho Garment Worker Program to Combat Gender-Based Violence Begins

by: Carolyn Butler, Solidarity Center A worker-centered, precedent-setting program…

February 8, 2021
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Statement of the Worker Rights Consortium concerning the Violence of January 6

The Worker Rights Consortium strongly condemns the violent anti-democratic invasion of the US…

January 15, 2021
Press Release

Global Survey: Garment Workers Report Widespread Hunger during Covid-19

Global Survey: Garment Workers Report Widespread Hunger during Covid-19 Leading apparel brands urged…

December 3, 2020
Press Release

Worker Rights Consortium Applauds US CBP Ban On XPCC Cotton as a “Body-Blow” to Apparel Brands Complicit in Forced Labor

Coalition allies filed a petition for a regional WRO on cotton products from China’s…

December 2, 2020
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WRC Issue Brief: Inditex Linked to Companies Complicit in Uyghur Forced Labor

WRC Issue Brief: Inditex Linked to Companies Complicit in Uyghur Forced Labor…

November 4, 2020
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Amidst Covid-19 Crisis, Untested Industry Group Assumes Safety Responsibilities for Bangladesh Garment Factories despite Concerns

On Monday, June 1, the Bangladesh office of the Accord on Fire and…

October 26, 2020
Commentary

Why We Need Corporate Transparency on Factory Closures

Covid-19 has meant a huge drop in demand for apparel, resulting in many…

October 14, 2020
Commentary

During Pandemic, Universities Continue Support of Living-Wage Jobs

Despite the tremendous challenges facing colleges and universities during this back-to-school season, dozens…

October 5, 2020
Press Release

US House Votes to Ban Forced Labor Goods from Uyghur Region

Worker Rights Consortium— a member of Coalition to End Forced Labour in the…

September 22, 2020
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Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour Testifies before Congress

Representatives from the Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour testified…

September 18, 2020
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Members of Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour Testify Before Congress

House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee holds hearing on imports from the Xinjiang…

September 17, 2020
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180+ Orgs Demand Apparel Brands End Complicity in Uyghur Forced Labour

Today, 72 Uyghur rights groups are joined by over 100 civil society organisations…

July 23, 2020