What better way to mark 25 years of Labour Behind the Label than by walking together to Bangladesh! Over the course of July 2026 we will collectively cover the 5775 miles that spans the distance from the UK to Dhaka.

Sign up TODAY and prepare to join in: www.justgiving.com/campaign/5775

West Asia war impact: LPG crunch forces shutdowns across textile units, lakhs of workers in limbo CHENNAI: India’s textile industry is reeling from a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage triggered by the war in West Asia, with major hubs from Surat to Karu

Polyester is up 40%.Factories are shutting down, mass layoffs combined with huge price inflation. Trump's war is destroying lives and the impact will be felt for a long time.
www.dtnext.in/news/nationa...

£1.158 BILLION in profits for NEXT. But what's in it for workers? Not much.
No living wages, no genuine freedom of association rights. Turns out trickle down is a harmful myth. Through boom or bust, corporations like NEXT have no interest in sharing:
labourbehindthelabel.org/next-profit-...

32pc factories yet to pay Feb wages Some 32.34 per cent, or 3,626 industrial units across the country did not pay wages for February as of Sunday, said the Industrial Police...

It's mid-March, we're close to Eid, the biggest celebration of Bangladeshi workers and still ONE IN THREE factories have not paid workers their February wages:
www.newagebd.net/post/apparel...

Solidarity Center - Bangladesh Garment Workers Form First Union Under New Law Garment workers at the Fashion Pulse factory in Bangladesh have formed the country’s first union under amended laws that make it easier for workers to join together and bargain collectively for decent...

When barriers are reduced, unions thrive. Because workers know it's independent worker unions, and not industry-led voluntary 'mechanisms' that make a lasting difference: www.solidaritycenter.org/bangladesh-g...

*the REAL living wage that actually covers the cost of living and a decent minimum standard
www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-li...

Primark increases pay for UK retail staff Primark announces a pay increase for its UK retail staff, raising hourly wages to a minimum of £13 or £13.71 in London from April 1.

Primark increases wages to LESS than the living wage for all retail staff

fashionunited.uk/news/retail/...

This affordable fashion brand is launching in the UK – and it could compete with Primark on pricing Tshirts start at €3.99 in its European stores

Wait. Zara's cheapest throwaway fashion brand is called Lefties???
They're having a laugh.
www.timeout.com/uk/news/the-...

Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes Shipments of garments for Zara owner ​Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, ‌as the conflict in the Middle East...

Fashion accelerates the climate crisis - clothes should not be flown on planes! And in times of crisis where thousands are stranded away from homes, families and safety, that ANY air traffic should be wasted on throwaway fashion is unconscionable! www.thedailystar.net/business/new...

Wealthy Dubai residents race back to UAE to avoid tax bills Some risk spending too few days in the emirate and too many in the UK

Tax exiles stuck in London desperately trying to get *back* to Dubai to avoid becoming tax resident in the UK? Just great stuff. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

This is an outrageous appointment and a slap in the face for all concerned about Big Tech and accountability.
Our full comment: labourbehindthelabel.org/ex-amazon-ce...

Dandora – a polluted, dangerous dumping ground for the global textile trade - EIA We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse

Grim reading but don't look away from the other side of the Big Fashion coin.
eia-international.org/blog/dandora...

a bright orange canvas jacket with bright blue, green, and magenta letters in a 3x4 pattern reading a b c d e f u c k i c e

finished embroidering my jacket :)

The whole thing is really testing the limits of language. 'high-end, diversified products', 'recycled and sustainably sourced materials' - what does any of it mean? Whatever Primark want it to mean.

How Primark x Coleen Rooney benefits garment workers in Bangladesh?
Hint: it's not through living wages, but vibes
🤔🤔
fashionunited.in/news/fashion...

The closure of Remake is a shock to our movement. This is a call to all who wish to see justice in the garment industry - support workers, support unions, support campaigns that fight for what you believe in. Survival is not guaranteed!
Our full statement:
labourbehindthelabel.org/remake-closu...

Audited ≠ Ethical: how fashion brands mislead consumers - SOMO “No forced labour”, “a safe working environment”, and “fair pay”: these are promises clothing brands readily use in advertisements to reassure consumers seeking clean clothing. But what are these clai...

Check out this new analysis from @cleanclothes.bsky.social and @somoamsterdam.bsky.social on the scam that are audits.

www.somo.nl/audited-ethi...

Evergreen.

A part of Akinola Davies Jr's speech the BBC decided not to air

Together Alliance: Plan your journey Travel together to London on 28 March. Find coaches, trains and car-shares organised by groups across the country for Together Alliance’s national demo.

Not in London? No problem!

The Alliance has put together coaches and subsidised travel options from across the country. Find a spot here:

www.togetheralliance.org.uk/transport

The far-right is here to claim space on our streets, and power in our institutions.

So next month we are gathering the Rana Plaza Solidarity Collective and marching together in defiance. Join us on the FASHION AGAINST FASCISM bloc on Saturday, 28 March in central London.

🔎 ranaplaza-solidarity.org

Trade Unionist is free - but repression continues! YouTube video by Labour Behind the Label

Iqbal Abdo is free! But trade union repression in Pakistan continues @cleanclothes.bsky.social : youtube.com/shorts/7E2YR...

In Bangladesh, Photographer Taslima Akhter Tries to Prioritise Workers’ Rights on the Campaign Trail In a contest dominated by male power, Akhter cuts a figure that symbolises change.

Essential reading:
“It’s true that [garment workers] living in very bad conditions, but I want to show their strength also. Because it is from their strength that we get hope. I don’t want to show them all the time as victims, I want to show them as fighters.” thewire.in/south-asia/i...

‘We’re sick of the blame game. It’s important we stand together with our public services, with workers, so they feel protected.’

Lexine King, UNISON

Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.

Fantastic to see this guy lose 👍
Bangladesh had a democratic uprising in 2024 btw. Would be great to see that energy here and across the western world more ✊

The Bath Half Marathon is a magical 13.1 mile run through a truly beautiful city. Join us on Sunday 15th March 2026!
ONE SPACE LEFT
What’s required?
Registration Fee: £40
Sponsorship Target: £250

Grab the last slot here:
labourbehindthelabel.beaconforms.com/form/f3e69c6...

CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) on the latest 3 journalists murdered by Israel.

As Palestinian journalist Shams Shana'a says, Israel kills journalists in Gaza to stop them reporting Israels crimes

Why fast fashion brands are going “premium” in 2026 From value brands to affordable aspiration: why fashion labels are raising prices, quality and positioning to escape low cost and luxury fatigue.

This is a refreshingly honest account about the upgrading of fast fashion - it's not about the conditions for workers, it's not about the impact on the environment, it's a branding exercise: www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/4...

Workers across the world pay the price of political games. A garment industry that is prepared to absorb shocks, not offload them onto workers - that's true justice and sustainability.

Release Iqbal Abdo Now!
Trade unionist was arrested, held for days with no information about his whereabouts and is now charged on anti-terrorism charges! This a blatant attempt to intimidate and suppress organising:
labourbehindthelabel.org/pakistan-uni...