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Fighting alongside workers for a fashion industry where exploitation has no place. Join The movement!
Garment worker rights = migrants rights www.yahoo.com/news/article...
How ICE Raids and Industry Pressures Are Shaking Los Angeles’ Garment Sector
Raids across Los Angeles County’s garment ecosystem have created an atmosphere of fear and turmoil for garment workers.
www.yahoo.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Garment worker rights = migrants rights www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Reebok sponsors apartheid. Time to end this!
Join the global Day of Action.
1. Email the Reebok Execs
2. Print and use the sole drops
3. Join the social media storm tomorrow ✊🔥
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Join the global Day of Action.
1. Email the Reebok Execs
2. Print and use the sole drops
3. Join the social media storm tomorrow ✊🔥
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Reebok and apartheid - Labour Behind the Label
Reebok must end its sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association, legitimising and fuelling the occupation. Join the day of action!
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November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Reebok sponsors apartheid. Time to end this!
Join the global Day of Action.
1. Email the Reebok Execs
2. Print and use the sole drops
3. Join the social media storm tomorrow ✊🔥
labourbehindthelabel.org/reebok-spons...
Join the global Day of Action.
1. Email the Reebok Execs
2. Print and use the sole drops
3. Join the social media storm tomorrow ✊🔥
labourbehindthelabel.org/reebok-spons...
What's tearing the world apart is corporate impunity. The lack of political will to end inequality. The lack of ambition to imagine and build another world where we all have enough to thrive and nobody has to get on a dinghy. This is what we need. Not a policy of stealing jewels from refugees.
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What's tearing the world apart is corporate impunity. The lack of political will to end inequality. The lack of ambition to imagine and build another world where we all have enough to thrive and nobody has to get on a dinghy. This is what we need. Not a policy of stealing jewels from refugees.
With COP30 ongoing, who is paying for climate adaptation? And is it working, if workers are not organised and free to raise their concerns and improve their conditions? www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Can Garment Factories Rise to Climate Change’s ‘Impossible Challenge’?
The United Nations Environmental Programme warned that an overshoot of the 1.5-degree-Celsius warming limit is all but inevitable over the next decade.
www.yahoo.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
With COP30 ongoing, who is paying for climate adaptation? And is it working, if workers are not organised and free to raise their concerns and improve their conditions? www.yahoo.com/news/article...
"The next step is not innovation, but commitment. Yet persistent barriers continue to hold women back."
www.thedailystar.net/slow-reads/u...
www.thedailystar.net/slow-reads/u...
RMG’s automation and green growth have a gender problem— Don’t ignore it
One often overlooked dimension of this transition is the interplay between automation, decent work, and the care economy.
www.thedailystar.net
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"The next step is not innovation, but commitment. Yet persistent barriers continue to hold women back."
www.thedailystar.net/slow-reads/u...
www.thedailystar.net/slow-reads/u...
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Rockstar: tries to bust unions🦹♀️
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Rockstar: tries to bust unions🦹♀️
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
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RMT takes visa fight to Downing Street as rail workers face being forced to leave the UK
RMT is taking its campaign to protect transport workers from losing their UK visa status directly to the Prime Minister on Friday.
rmtunion.org/4o0yL6F
RMT is taking its campaign to protect transport workers from losing their UK visa status directly to the Prime Minister on Friday.
rmtunion.org/4o0yL6F
RMT takes visa fight to Downing Street as rail workers face being forced to leave the UK
RMT is taking its campaign to protect transport workers from losing their UK visa status directly to the Prime Minister on Friday.
rmtunion.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
RMT takes visa fight to Downing Street as rail workers face being forced to leave the UK
RMT is taking its campaign to protect transport workers from losing their UK visa status directly to the Prime Minister on Friday.
rmtunion.org/4o0yL6F
RMT is taking its campaign to protect transport workers from losing their UK visa status directly to the Prime Minister on Friday.
rmtunion.org/4o0yL6F
With brands reluctant to absorb the shock, factories have been left to “bear the brunt,” passing the pressure onto the most vulnerable link in the system. The result is workers facing furloughs, layoffs and open-ended uncertainty. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The Human Cost of Trump's Tariffs
Podcast Episode · The Business of Fashion Podcast · 05/11/2025 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
With brands reluctant to absorb the shock, factories have been left to “bear the brunt,” passing the pressure onto the most vulnerable link in the system. The result is workers facing furloughs, layoffs and open-ended uncertainty. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
“organizing is science fiction — that we are shaping the future we long for and have not yet experienced.”
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/why-...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/why-...
Why fandom organizing is a powerful strategy for movement building
As the Disney/ABC boycott took off, youth activist group Get Free mobilized its “Andor” fan community to amp up the pressure.
wagingnonviolence.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“organizing is science fiction — that we are shaping the future we long for and have not yet experienced.”
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/why-...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/10/why-...
“The [factories] started telling us to go home for festival holidays and come back once things in America got better,” said Raju B. Chikkanarasaiya, the general secretary at Karnataka State Garment and Textile Workers Union.
www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sus...
www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sus...
India’s Garment Workers Are Paying the Price for Trump’s Tariffs
Two months since the US hit India with 50 percent import duties, labourers in the country’s largest apparel manufacturing hubs face mass layoffs, reduced hours, and indefinite furloughs. The message f...
www.businessoffashion.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
“The [factories] started telling us to go home for festival holidays and come back once things in America got better,” said Raju B. Chikkanarasaiya, the general secretary at Karnataka State Garment and Textile Workers Union.
www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sus...
www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sus...
Over 3/4 of garment workers in Bangladesh cannot afford to feed their families.
We need living wages now.
www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/3...
We need living wages now.
www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/3...
Study: 78% of garment workers cannot provide enough food for their families
78% of garment workers in Bangladesh cannot provide sufficient food for their families, and about 32% earn below the minimum wage. One in eight workers is trapped in debt, and working 12 hours or more...
www.dhakatribune.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Over 3/4 of garment workers in Bangladesh cannot afford to feed their families.
We need living wages now.
www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/3...
We need living wages now.
www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/3...
Reopen the factory. Reinstate the workers. Respect their rights!
labourbehindthelabel.org/next-stop-ki...
labourbehindthelabel.org/next-stop-ki...
NEXT shut down its only unionised factory in Sri Lanka.
The closure came just after workers secured modest improvements, and the notice was sent via WhatsApp 📱
UNISON is calling for justice.
Reopen the factory. Reinstate the workers. Respect their rights.
The closure came just after workers secured modest improvements, and the notice was sent via WhatsApp 📱
UNISON is calling for justice.
Reopen the factory. Reinstate the workers. Respect their rights.
NEXT, unions and making millions | Article | News | UNISON National
Despite soaring profits, the high street giant suddenly closed it's only unionised factory in Sri Lanka without consultation with trade unions and via WhatsApp
unsn.uk
October 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Reopen the factory. Reinstate the workers. Respect their rights!
labourbehindthelabel.org/next-stop-ki...
labourbehindthelabel.org/next-stop-ki...
We're still CELEBRATING this massive win for the labour movement in Bangladesh - and for all workers.
www.just-style.com/news/48000-g...
www.just-style.com/news/48000-g...
48,000 garment workers cleared of criminal charges in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s interim government has dropped thousands of criminal cases filed against garment workers linked to minimum wage protests.
www.just-style.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We're still CELEBRATING this massive win for the labour movement in Bangladesh - and for all workers.
www.just-style.com/news/48000-g...
www.just-style.com/news/48000-g...
Making sure Big Fashion brands pay their fare share of tax is a good effort. We have a lot of work left to do on workers' rights and wages across the sector, however: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reeves expected to scrap ‘low-value imports’ loophole that benefits Shein and Temu
Chancellor reportedly plans to close tax loophole in budget, after complaints by UK retailers of uneven playing field
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Making sure Big Fashion brands pay their fare share of tax is a good effort. We have a lot of work left to do on workers' rights and wages across the sector, however: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This is essential listening.
Exploitation is not just something that happens far away. It's embedded in our employment practices here in the UK.
Exploitation is not just something that happens far away. It's embedded in our employment practices here in the UK.
Many workers get into debt because they are forced to pay thousands in recruitment costs, sometimes to unscrupulous gangs, putting them at risk of debt, trafficking, and forced labour.
🎙️Listen to 'Abused for Our Food' here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🎙️Listen to 'Abused for Our Food' here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Abused for Our Food
Georgie Styles investigates evidence of exploitation and abuse in our food system.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is essential listening.
Exploitation is not just something that happens far away. It's embedded in our employment practices here in the UK.
Exploitation is not just something that happens far away. It's embedded in our employment practices here in the UK.
We're gathering TONIGHT at Pelican House. Join us: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
October 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We're gathering TONIGHT at Pelican House. Join us: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
🔥 EVENT INVITE: We so rarely get the chance to meet our movement heroes in person.
Next Monday we're hosting the incredible Khun Tharo from Cambodia at Pelican House, and you can join us for a conversation in person. With @nosweatuk.bsky.social
⏰ Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
Next Monday we're hosting the incredible Khun Tharo from Cambodia at Pelican House, and you can join us for a conversation in person. With @nosweatuk.bsky.social
⏰ Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
October 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🔥 EVENT INVITE: We so rarely get the chance to meet our movement heroes in person.
Next Monday we're hosting the incredible Khun Tharo from Cambodia at Pelican House, and you can join us for a conversation in person. With @nosweatuk.bsky.social
⏰ Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
Next Monday we're hosting the incredible Khun Tharo from Cambodia at Pelican House, and you can join us for a conversation in person. With @nosweatuk.bsky.social
⏰ Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/labou...
Every process of recycling: from sorting to shredding to spinning to dyeing to bleaching is done by humans. Every process exposes workers to harm. Every process involves workers NOT paid a LIVING WAGE.
We won't recycle our way out of the fashion climate crisis. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
We won't recycle our way out of the fashion climate crisis. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick
Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Every process of recycling: from sorting to shredding to spinning to dyeing to bleaching is done by humans. Every process exposes workers to harm. Every process involves workers NOT paid a LIVING WAGE.
We won't recycle our way out of the fashion climate crisis. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
We won't recycle our way out of the fashion climate crisis. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Amazon Big Deal days? No, thanks.
We'd rather see Amazon own up to its responsibilities across supply chains. Now that would be a big deal.
labourbehindthelabel.good.do/amazonopenth...
#AmazonPrime #MakeAmazonPay
We'd rather see Amazon own up to its responsibilities across supply chains. Now that would be a big deal.
labourbehindthelabel.good.do/amazonopenth...
#AmazonPrime #MakeAmazonPay
October 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Amazon Big Deal days? No, thanks.
We'd rather see Amazon own up to its responsibilities across supply chains. Now that would be a big deal.
labourbehindthelabel.good.do/amazonopenth...
#AmazonPrime #MakeAmazonPay
We'd rather see Amazon own up to its responsibilities across supply chains. Now that would be a big deal.
labourbehindthelabel.good.do/amazonopenth...
#AmazonPrime #MakeAmazonPay
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Garment workers demand justice - great message about #FastFashion (in fact the whole industry) from @labourlabel.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk conference
October 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Garment workers demand justice - great message about #FastFashion (in fact the whole industry) from @labourlabel.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk conference
Brighton Marathon is sold out. But fear not. We've got spaces!
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labourbehindthelabel.org/get-involved...
October 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Brighton Marathon is sold out. But fear not. We've got spaces!
labourbehindthelabel.org/get-involved...
labourbehindthelabel.org/get-involved...
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The Times finds it "unacceptable" that people who came here legally in 2021 and have been living and working here since should allowed to stay.
The sad decline of a once great newspaper into ignorant xenophobia and casual racism
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The sad decline of a once great newspaper into ignorant xenophobia and casual racism
archive.ph/TFZY9
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The Times finds it "unacceptable" that people who came here legally in 2021 and have been living and working here since should allowed to stay.
The sad decline of a once great newspaper into ignorant xenophobia and casual racism
archive.ph/TFZY9
The sad decline of a once great newspaper into ignorant xenophobia and casual racism
archive.ph/TFZY9
Legislation is only part of the puzzle. Without access to justice and *enforceable* remediation, the cards are stacked against workers. Read these shocking cases of workers left without a penny, despite winning at tribunal against their former employers.
🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help.
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Legislation is only part of the puzzle. Without access to justice and *enforceable* remediation, the cards are stacked against workers. Read these shocking cases of workers left without a penny, despite winning at tribunal against their former employers.
Almost a year ago we told you the story of Ana, a Guatemalan garment worker who was left without a job and her legally owed severance when her factory shut down. Now, the brands have finally paid in! www.just-style.com/news/lucky-b...
Lucky Brand adds to garment worker severance fund in Guatemala
Lucky Brand is giving $500,000 to workers from the now-closed Industrial Hana factory in Guatemala, a subcontractor for one of its suppliers.
www.just-style.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Almost a year ago we told you the story of Ana, a Guatemalan garment worker who was left without a job and her legally owed severance when her factory shut down. Now, the brands have finally paid in! www.just-style.com/news/lucky-b...
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We're looking for a community organiser and engagement lead.
Building genuine community and worker power in Leicester is what this job is all about - and we need the right person to lead it. Deadline: 19 Oct
Find out more: labourbehindthelabel.org/jobs
We're looking for a community organiser and engagement lead.
Building genuine community and worker power in Leicester is what this job is all about - and we need the right person to lead it. Deadline: 19 Oct
Find out more: labourbehindthelabel.org/jobs
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We're looking for a community organiser and engagement lead.
Building genuine community and worker power in Leicester is what this job is all about - and we need the right person to lead it. Deadline: 19 Oct
Find out more: labourbehindthelabel.org/jobs
We're looking for a community organiser and engagement lead.
Building genuine community and worker power in Leicester is what this job is all about - and we need the right person to lead it. Deadline: 19 Oct
Find out more: labourbehindthelabel.org/jobs