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ITUC finds amended labour law far short of int'l standard - Financial Express Bangladesh

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From www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com - July 21, 2013 1:52 PM
ITUC finds amended labour law far short of int'l standard Financial Express Bangladesh The Brussels-based International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has criticised the amended Bangladesh Labour Act 2013, passed by the parliament last week,...
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CAOBISCO working towards hazelnut sustainability

From www.confectionerynews.com - July 18, 2013 9:00 AM
The association of chocolate, biscuit and confectionery industries of Europe (CAOBISCO) has been discussing a multi-stakeholder approach to improving working conditions in hazelnut orchards in Turkey and boosting supply.
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Tate & Lyle sugar supplier accused over child labour

Tate & Lyle sugar supplier accused over child labour | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.guardian.co.uk - July 10, 2013 4:36 AM
Thai firm KSL Group accused, along with Cambodian government, of land grabs, forced evictions, arson and theft
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What are worker's rights when it's hot outside?

What are worker's rights when it's hot outside? | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.kget.com - July 9, 2013 8:38 AM
California has strict rules when it comes to working in the heat.
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A human rights group coalition has urged the Indonesian government to be more ... - Jakarta Post

From www.thejakartapost.com - July 8, 2013 12:45 AM
A human rights group coalition has urged the Indonesian government to be more ...
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business-and-freedom-of-association-briefing.pdf

From www.business-humanrights.org - July 3, 2013 11:25 AM
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Ecovadis partners with GeSI to drive sustainability in the ICT industry supply chains

Ecovadis partners with GeSI to drive sustainability in the ICT industry supply chains | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
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US Companies Investing in Myanmar Must Show Steps to Respect Human Rights - New York Times (blog)

From www.nytimes.com - June 30, 2013 10:18 PM
New York Times (blog) US Companies Investing in Myanmar Must Show Steps to Respect Human Rights New York Times (blog) For the first time, effective on Monday, American companies investing in Myanmar must detail in public reports the steps they have...
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Business & Human Rights : Links

Business & Human Rights : Links | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.business-humanrights.org - June 26, 2013 11:44 AM
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre encourages companies to respect human rights by bringing information about their conduct (positive and negative) to a global audience
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ILO ranks Botswana among world's top violators of workers' rights - Africa Review

ILO ranks Botswana among world's top violators of workers' rights - Africa Review | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.africareview.com - June 21, 2013 9:29 AM
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ILO ranks Botswana among world's top violators of workers' rights
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Botswana strike Public service workers demonstrate on the road in Botswana's capital Gaborone on April 2011 to demand pay rise.
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Man Details Risks in Exposing China’s Forced Labor

Man Details Risks in Exposing China’s Forced Labor | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 25, 2013 5:40 AM
A Beijing resident and adherent of the banned Falun Gong movement said he slipped letters into product packages apparently meant for the West.
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Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase: Pulling an Enron With Commodities - Huffington Post

Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase: Pulling an Enron With Commodities - Huffington Post | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.huffingtonpost.com - July 21, 2013 11:07 PM
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase: Pulling an Enron With Commodities Huffington Post For example, Metro International Trade Services, a company Goldman Sachs purchased in 2010 for $500 million, has enabled the bank to manipulate the spot market in...
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Ethical Sugar Group Suspends Tate & Lyle Over Plantations | The Cambodia Daily

From www.cambodiadaily.com - July 18, 2013 4:28 AM
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July 9, 2013 8:42 AM
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Corruption getting worse, says poll

Corruption getting worse, says poll | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - July 9, 2013 8:42 AM
More than one in two people think corruption has worsened over the last two years, says a public opinion survey by Transparency International.
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Bangladesh factory tragedy gives hope to leather workers

Bangladesh factory tragedy gives hope to leather workers | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.guardian.co.uk - July 7, 2013 11:50 PM
Campaigners seek to focus global attention on harsh working conditions and environmental damage caused by industry (Tannery workers with no protection working with corrosive chemicals: @burke_jason on #Bangladesh's Toxic Tanneries
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Group Considers Complaint Against Sugar Giant | The Cambodia Daily

From www.cambodiadaily.com - July 4, 2013 4:13 AM
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Defra launches Soft Drinks Sustainability Roadmap | New voluntary commitment | Resource magazine

Defra launches Soft Drinks Sustainability Roadmap | New voluntary commitment | Resource magazine | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.resource.uk.com - July 3, 2013 4:41 AM
Resource is a magazine with a new perspective on waste. Providing in-depth articles on waste management and recycling, it is read by leading experts in the industry as well as decision makers and the third sector.
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Côte d'Ivoire cracks down on illegal wood bound for EU

Côte d'Ivoire cracks down on illegal wood bound for EU | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.euractiv.com - July 2, 2013 5:16 AM
Côte d'Ivoire is clearing tens of thousands of cocoa farmers from protected
forests, threatening exports from the world's top grower and leading to
complaints about human rights abuses.
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Laws offer little protection to displaced workers - Calgary Herald

Laws offer little protection to displaced workers - Calgary Herald | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.calgaryherald.com - June 30, 2013 4:38 PM
Laws offer little protection to displaced workers Calgary Herald “Alberta's employment standards still apply, but we hope all parties show some understanding.” Flooding shuttered the head offices of many Calgary energy firms for four days, but most...
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Workplace safety: ILO welcomes accord on Building and Fire Safety in Bangladesh

Workplace safety: ILO welcomes accord on Building and Fire Safety in Bangladesh | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.ilo.org - June 26, 2013 11:08 AM

The International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomes the Accord on Building and Fire Safety, the support of international trade unions and apparel brands and retailers for this initiative, as well as further support it may receive.

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Safety Rights for Young Workers

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From social.dol.gov - June 25, 2013 5:42 AM
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US factory boss held hostage by workers in Beijing

US factory boss held hostage by workers in Beijing | Responsible Sourcing | Scoop.it
From www.utsandiego.com - June 25, 2013 5:39 AM
An American executive said he has been held hostage for four days at his medical supply plant in Beijing by scores of workers demanding severance packages like those given to 30 co-workers in a phased-out department.
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