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In Bangladesh, ‘Unprecedented’ Violence Over ‘Unsustainable’ Wages

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

November 14, 2023
News Story

Is Your Brand Paying Its Share to Reduce Bangladesh Workers’ Wage Despair?

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

November 14, 2023
News Story

Violent wage protests in Bangladesh could hit top fashion brands

Media outlet: CNN

November 9, 2023
News Story

Workers for fast fashion brands fear starvation as they fight for higher wages

Media outlet: The Guardian

November 7, 2023
News Story

The Workers Who Make Your Clothes Want Higher Pay. Who Should Pony Up?

Media outlet: The Wall Street Journal

November 6, 2023
News Story

Bangladesh’s Wage Protests, Explained

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

November 3, 2023
News Story

Garment Worker Allegedly Shot Dead by Bangladeshi Police as Wage Protests Escalate

Media outlet: Sourcing Journal

October 31, 2023
Commentary

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

Poverty wages and high inflation, make substantial minimum wage increase for garment workers…

October 25, 2023
Commentary

First Pakistan Building Inspections Indicate Deadly Fire Hazards Are Widespread

The complex work of formally registering the Pakistan Accord as an entity able…

October 5, 2023
News Story

A ‘Climate of Fear’ in Fashion’s Supply Chains

Media outlet: Business of Fashion

September 8, 2023
News Story

Pakistan Accord publishes list of over 400 approved garment suppliers

Media outlet: just-style

August 7, 2023
News Story

Fashion giant Gap signs up to Pakistan Accord

Media outlet: Ecotextile News

July 21, 2023

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