Gender-responsive health protection
๐๏ธ On April 29, we're hosting a webinar where Sรผdwind e.V. and FEMNET will present their approaches to deepen the understanding of gender-specific occupational health risks in the clothing and footwear sectors and identify practical, collaborative actions.
RSVP โก๏ธ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In ASI's latest Branding Together podcast, there's a great shoutout to L2 Brands' recent #FairLaborAccreditation.
Tune in from 1:34 - 3:02 to hear from the co-hosts on what goes into accreditation and why it's such a big deal ๐ฝ๏ธ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEMO...
Now is the time for companies to do heightened HRDD with suppliers.
Our new resource offers guidance on everything from safe evacuation to responsible purchasing practices to clear communication channels with workers โ more. Download "War and Workers" today ๐ฅ www.fairlabor.org/resource/war...
Hostilities in the Gulf region are creating negative impacts for workers across the globe. Shelly Han walks through some of the cascading risks we're seeing, like thousands of workers who have been laid off in India because factories don't have enough fuel to operate. ๐ฝ๏ธ
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ICYMI, we've released new guidance urging companies sourcing from the Gulf region to continue due diligence activities and closely monitor location and industry-specific risks.
It includes recommendations on:
๐ฆ Immediate safety and worker mobility
๐ฆ Labor standards
๐ฆ Global macro-economic impacts
Flyer from One-Forty highlighting new video series; includes QR codes
One-Forty has developed an important new video series: ๐๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ' ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ ๐บ The videos cover what migrant workers need to know when working abroad, key indicators of forced labor, and a complete labor rights map
Now available in Filipino, Vietnamese, Bahasa and Thai ๐
War and workers: Navigating labor rights and supply chain risks during active conflicts Guidance for companies and suppliers MARCH 2026
Current hostilities in the Gulf region are creating negative impacts for workers across the globe.
That's why we developed new guidance to assist companies and suppliers sourcing from the conflict-affected Gulf region to protect workers in their supply chains ๐ฅ www.fairlabor.org/resource/war...
Promo graphic from Global Fashion Agenda highlighting headshot of Tiffany
Our Tiffany Rogers will be speaking at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026 ๐๏ธ
On May 6, she'll be on the Ignite Stage talking about strategies to protect womenโs health as heat stress and climate impacts intensify across supplier countries.
Secure your ticket today โก๏ธ bit.ly/4tiezAW
Welcome our newest Fair Labor Member! Bentley University
Weโre excited to welcome Bentley University as a #FairLaborMember! By becoming part of our University Caucus, they're committing to fair labor standards and human rights wherever their branded merchandise is produced.
Learn more about the benefits of membership โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/join/univers...
Innovation Forum SATC USA, NYC
In June, we're heading to NYC for Innovation Forumโs Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA.
Our Tiffany Rogers will be moderating a session on one of the most pressing tensions in the industry: what happens to workers when brands push for net-zero?
innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/...
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Want to relive the Fair Labor Global Summit? We just dropped dozens of photos from the event on our Flickr account ๐ผ๏ธ www.flickr.com/photos/fairl...
Last week, FLA welcomed over 130 members, affiliates, and partners for our first-ever #FairLaborGlobalSummit, with many more joining us virtually.
Over the course of three days, we dove into some of todayโs most pressing labor issues, from RPP to heat stress โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/fla-hosts-it...
Thank you to all the global brands, unions, civil society organizations, and universities who came together at the Fair Labor Global Summit last week. Weโre already counting down the days until the next one โณ
For those who werenโt able to join us in Washington, here are a few of the highlights.
In recent years, weโve seen a shift from a factory-by-factory approach to a more holistic, systemic approach in compliance within supply chains.
When we caught up with @jonsliva.bsky.social from #FairLaborMember Boston University at the Fair Labor GlobalSummit, he explained why that's so important๐น
FLA Board of Directors
The Fair Labor Global Summit has officially come to a close, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our inaugural event, both in person and online โจ Itโs always wonderful to connect with our international network.
Keep an eye out for a full recap, coming next week ๐
L2 and FLA staff pose together
Congratulations to L2 Brands, the newest #FairLaborAccredited company!
At the Fair Labor Global Summit this morning, our board voted to accredit L2 following a rigorous, multi-year review of L2โs business systems for compliance with international labor standards. ๐ www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-a...
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐?
We asked our President and CEO Jeff Vockrodt this question at the #FairLaborGlobalSummit this week. On his radar: tariff uncertainty, economic volatility, proliferation of conflict zones, heat stress, and more.
Yesterday, we had the chance to catch up with Fulya Pฤฑnar รzcan from #FairLaborMember รz ฤฐplik ฤฐล Sendikasฤฑ at the Fair Labor Global Summit in Washington, DC and ask what she's most looking forward to this week.
On her list: strengthening the dialogue between brands, unions, and civil society ๐ฌ
The first-ever Fair Labor Global Summit officially kicked off this morning ๐
On the agenda for the next three days: navigating tariffs and regulations, responsible recruitment, upstream mapping, and much more.
More on what to expect โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-g...
We apply a gender lens to all aspects of our work to intentionally improve gender equity. Our Gender Workplan, launched in 2024, puts this commitment into action and integrates gender into our standards, tools, and programs.
Learn more ahead of #IWD26โ๏ธ โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/issues/gender/
Fair Labor Global Summit, March 10-12
โฐ Next week, our first-ever Fair Labor Global Summit kicks off in Washington, DC.
From March 10-12, weโre bringing together 140+ representatives from leading global brands, unions, civil society, and universities for three days of learning and collaboration โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-g...
Don't miss the newest podcast episode from Mindbridge, featuring our Tiffany Rogers๐๏ธ
Over the course of the wide-ranging conversation, they touched on topics such as the importance of worker voice, challenges in measuring the living wage gap, and the business case for treating your workers well.
Phone screen showcasing FLA's brand new Instagram
Weโre now on Instagram! ๐ฃ Follow us at @FairLaborAssoc to stay up to date on how weโre promoting human rights at work.
Plus, our inaugural Fair Labor Global Summit is only weeks away, and weโll be sharing some behind-the-scenes content on Instagram that you wonโt find anywhere else ๐
ICYMI, our Fair Labor Code is featured in the new OECD report, ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ: ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โก๏ธ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Last week, we teamed up with #FairLaborMember Arisa, International Dalit Solidarity Network, and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights for a virtual side session to shed light on a persistent yet often overlooked form of discrimination: caste-based discrimination.
๐ฅ www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3AC...
Did you know that FLA has been working on a project to strengthen child protection and improve working conditions in Nigeriaโs ginger industry ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ซ since 2022?
We've designed training modules, developed an HRDD toolkit, established livelihood interventions, and more:
www.fairlabor.org/projects/era...
Andrea, Mari-lou, and Tiffany pose together
Itโs hard to believe another OECD Week is already over. As always, Paris was a whirlwind.
This year's Forum offered a chance to engage on some of the pressing issues in the world of work, including heat stress, RPP, #LivingWage, and gender pay equity โก๏ธ www.fairlabor.org/join-fla-at-...
Did you miss our OECD Forum virtual side session with @isealalliance.bsky.social on wage verification and gender equity in the pursuit of living wages? Itโs now streaming on our YouTube channel โ tune in to hear perspectives from brands, auditors, and unions ๐ฅ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1WL...
Fair Labor Highlights; visible is the first section of newsletter titled "Five things you need to know this month"
Once a month, we share updates on our latest resources, upcoming events, and key industry news with thousands of labor rights supporters.
Today, the latest Fair Labor Highlights landed in inboxes around the globe ๐ฅ Find out five things you need to know in February: www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-h...
We are now offering the Gender Pay Equity Tool as part of our award-winningย Fair Compensation Toolkit ๐งฐ
This new resource allows our #FairLaborMember(s) and subscribers to measure the gender pay gap within worker occupations. Here's how: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkMo...
