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AMMAN, Jordan, October 31 – With occupational safety and health (OSH) now established as a fundamental principle and right at work, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Better Work Jordan Programme (BWJ), in collaboration with adidas and the Fair Labor Association (FLA), hosted a series of technical seminars on the importance of OSH compliance. The seminar, …

The plight of Haiti’s garment industry is not just an economic crisis; it’s a human one. Behind every statistic are individuals whose lives hang in the balance. Haiti’s garment industry has, until recently, been a cause for optimism in a country that has struggled with political and social unrest and natural disasters for decades.  Preferential …

As Better Work Viet Nam reflects on a legacy of collaboration with social partners in the garment industry, we consider key milestones and look to the future. In 2009, Viet Nam was emerging as a key player in the global garment industry, with the sector contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth and providing jobs …