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Labor rights organizations hail advent of the Pakistan Accord 

Expansion of binding international health and safety pact will save garment…

December 14, 2022
News Story

Workers Rights Consortium urges American retailers to join international Safety Accord

Media outlet: FashionUnited

December 16, 2021
News Story

US and Aussie brands urged to back new accord

Media outlet: Ecotextile News

December 15, 2021
Press Release

Worker Rights Consortium Urges Apparel Brands to Join International Safety Accord on Anniversary of Deadly Factory Fire

Since the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment…

December 13, 2021
Press Release

On Anniversary of Bangladesh’s Deadliest Garment Factory Fire, Worker Rights Consortium Urges Walmart and Other Laggard Retailers to Join Acclaimed Safety Program

Two months after the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile…

November 24, 2021
News Story

Sweatshops Won’t Help the World’s Poor, but Unions Could

Media outlet: The Nation

September 15, 2021
News Story

New call to action for protecting garment workers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Media outlet: Vogue

September 3, 2021
News Story

Brands urged to ensure safety of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh garment workers

Media outlet: just-style

September 2, 2021
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More brands back new worker safety agreement

Media outlet: Ecotextile News

August 26, 2021
News Story

Accord signatories enter new pact

Media outlet: The Daily Star

August 26, 2021
News Story

H&M, Inditex, C&A and More Lead in Signing New Bangladesh Accord

Media outlet: Women’s Wear Daily (WWD)

August 26, 2021
News Story

Bangladesh Accord Reenvisioned and Expanded — Now, Brands Must Sign On

Media outlet: Women’s Wear Daily (WWD)

August 25, 2021