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Every news channel has been saying all day the Tate brothers' history is one of misogyny, their return is shady, and the effect on victims traumatic. AND YET... all of them are standing by to livecast any remark the Tates care to make after landing, live and in full. You are part of the problem.

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"I find this simplification wave a worrying development where irresponsible businesses and right-wing governments are promising deregulation for power." corporatejustice.org/news/reality...

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Interesting listen on fashion's continued struggle between doing the right thing and paying the right price: www.businessoffashion.com/podcasts/sus...

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Children who died because the policy is to expose them to the risk of dying, as a warning to others

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The responsibility might be 'shared' but the cost of compliance should be borne at the top. Prices paid should reflect the new reality and cover living wages for workers: www.tbsnews.net/economy/rmg/...

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The future of the CSDDD is looking bleak based on leaks. This legislation was supposed to set an example, not give corporations a range of excuses and a get out of jail free card on ineffectual prevention: www.sustainableviews.com/eu-omnibus-i...

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A just transition involves looking at how technological improvements affect the most vulnerable - women workers can't be paying the price for higher efficiency! www.ilr.cornell.edu/news/researc...

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‘Workers facing severe exploitation due to corporate groups’ www.thenews.com.pk/print/128358...

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We've almost hit 20% of our ask - help us get there by weekend 🥰 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/labour-beh...

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URGENT! The leader of BIRTEK-SEN union has been arrested and charged just for organising workers and inspiring them to fight for better wages! We are sending a letter to the Turkish Embassy about our comrade. Spread the word and get in touch if you want to support from your union

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As part of the Clean Clothes Campaign working group on Palestine we commissioned research into garment and military accessories production and the Israeli military. Our movement must work on practical solidarity and organising across the sector beyond borders. atmos.earth/new-report-s...

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This Honeys bitter! Japanese brand Honeys dismissed 450 garment workers after increasing targets and violating their rights. It also sued union leader Myo Aye and only backed down after public pressure. But they still owe their workers an apology and COMPENSATION! www.change.org/p/japan-s-ho...

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'I don't want a public apology when I am 70 - I want to live freely, openly and without fear now'. ✊

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Ways brands make money off workers #100000000000001 - they combine production where it's cost-effective with hiring a migrant work force to maintain low wages www.thedailystar.net/nrb/news/fem...

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A union in Argentina has supported home-based garment workers to join up and form coops that they run collectively and keep each other safe - now a rightwing government threatens their progress: www.thenews.coop/can-co-ops-s...

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Key point: “three of the four deadliest garment factory disasters in history occurred during the 2010s.” It seems as though the disposability of people has closely paralleled the disposability of fashion." www.teenvogue.com/story/fashio...

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The more undue influence given to employers, the more they use it to water down safety regulations and putting progress at risk! sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor...

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There is no way around this: funding for our work is rapidly drying up. We are fundraising to plug the gap and remain committed to expand our network of regular supporters. Garment workers will not be silenced, and we won't stop fighting alongside them ✊ www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/labour-beh...

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We got some pretty stickers made, and we think you should order some (if you're based in the UK). Thank you very much! bit.ly/4hIgvvR

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If H&M CEO wants to raise the bar, he can start by raising WAGES. By delivering on that living wage for garment workers pledge for example! www.reuters.com/business/ret...

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Trade unionist and teacher released from Israel prison! "Fatima was detained for an entire year without trial, without access to medical care, and without visitation from her family or her lawyer." www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2944...

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Join us at We Rise! With workshops, brilliant speakers and creative sessions, we'll explore how we can come together to start creating a world of climate, economic and social justice 🌎✊🏽 📍Brighton, Saturday 15 Feb 🎟️ FREE tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

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Low income, small and dilapidated houses, separation from their children, overtime and night shifts: each contributes to migrant workers' "increasing feeling of insecurity and lack of stability" ethrworld.com/s/5mnwzrw

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"Meanwhile, controversial measures introduced by the Tories to prevent asylum seekers from claiming they are the victims of modern slavery will be kept in place, despite Labour criticising the policy while in opposition." Shame!

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It's absolutely vital that our legislation strengthens workers' hands in fighting against corporate interests. Tell your MP we need a new law to hold companies to account now: labourbehindthelabel.org/tell-your-mp...

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Office staff, garment workers - it's all the same struggle. Workers seen as an expendable resource on the way to profit: www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/manches...

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As brands move more production towards North Africa, we're eager to build more links with these garment workers who fight for their rights!

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Headline inequality hasn't budged since the 1980s. So why are people talking about it more? It could be because of widening wealth gaps. Wealth is now twice as unequally distributed as income. The wealth gap between the top and the middle of the distribution is 17 per cent bigger than in 2006.

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After their frankly embarrassing performance during committee hearing, Shein have written back to UK law makers to "reassure" that no US-bound products contain Chinese grown cotton. But surely that just increases the likelihood that products sold in the UK do? money.usnews.com/investing/ne...

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The transition is happening. But it's on all of us to make it just! www.asianews.it/news-en/Garm...

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Demand justice for migrant workers✊ Many UK farms, particularly those which harvest berries, make their profits off the back of migrant workers – whose human rights they are violating. 🗓️Friday 24th Jan ⏰12:00 pm 📌Outside the Home Office: 2 Marsham St, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

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🚨NEW| Employment Rights Bill (ERB) resources by the @ieruk.bsky.social 🎧Podcast series: www.ier.org.uk/the-ier-podc... 📜List of suggested amendments to the ERB: www.ier.org.uk/publications... 📌Single issue factsheets around the bill: www.ier.org.uk/employment-r...

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The cost of obtaining papers to stay in Thailand is an increasing barrier to many Burmese migrant workers in the garment sector in Thailand: www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/hard-grin...

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Auditing is a billions of dollars industry that allows companies to outsource responsibility and obfuscate harm. As companies buy each other out, the bogus claim of competition delivering quality is further compromised. www.reuters.com/markets/deal...

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POLITE CAMPAIGNING IS NO LONGER ENOUGH 📣 "We must refuse to engage with government processes aimed at whitewashing Israel's crimes and instead take all actions possible to bring ministers to account for their role in these atrocities." Signed by 40+ NGO workers + rights advocates: nomoresilence.uk

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NEW 🇺🇸 Whole Food workers in Philidelphia join the fight to #MakeAmazonPay in their bid to become the first unionised store in the Amazon-owned chain.

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We love to see people putting more thought into their purchases. But we can't talk about intention and conscience without worker solidarity. Items - be they fashion, tech or other, are all made by people that deserve our solidarity. www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

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📢 Want to tackle social & climate injustice? Under 30? Join We Rise 2025 for political discussions, creative workshops & inspiring speakers with: Irene Torres, @seemasyeda.bsky.social @ayoub.bsky.social 🗓️ Sat 15 Feb 📍 Brighton 🎟️ Free tickets + travel subsidy www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

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From Shein to Barbour, at any size and any price point in the fashion industry, we are seeing garment workers paid far below a living wage while bosses make millions. The quickest way to slow fashion down is living wages for workers. And organising for it is key! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Great to start the year with 700 Bluesky friends! We're still finding our feet here - but would love to hear what people find useful on this platform? Who should we follow that we're not already? Who is doing Bluesky in a way that appeals to you?

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Israel has announced new measures to conceal the identities of soldiers in the media, amid concerns they could be arrested abroad for war crimes in Gaza. Troops in all combat sectors and of all ranks will now have their faces blurred in photos and their full names withheld.

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In December Walmart admitted they won't be meeting either their 2025 or their 2030 climate targets. And now L.A. burns even in winter. Voluntary mechanisms don't work. Companies won't do what is good for us unless it makes them money - or they are forced by regulation. www.ft.com/content/6e73...

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Final report in series by Kalayaan on victims of trafficking and slavery awaiting decisions on their status in the NRM - shows how unrestricted access to work for all would create more employment options, allowing survivors to recover and contribute to the economy www.kalayaan.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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‘Almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains’ - senior lawyer with clothing retailer Shein accused of ‘wilful ignorance’ as she faced MPs’ questions on sourcing of cotton from Xinjiang and workers’ rights www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/counsel...

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Crude warnings, threats and appeals to turn against Hamas and collaborate with Israel: These are the propaganda leaflets Israel is currently dropping over Gaza, via @dropsitenews.com

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Extending payment terms by 50% is deeply irresponsible and will have further negative impact on workers, as we know suppliers' already slim profit margins will be tested even further: www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/01...

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