Scaling responsible digital payments across the garment sector
A new partnership between the International Labour Organization and Better Than Cash Alliance to promote digital payments.
The journey to a sustainable RMG industry in Bangladesh: Navigating the road ahead
Sustainability, innovation and expertise development are thus not an option but a must for the Bangladesh’s apparel industry.
Better Work Business Forum highlights the importance of a sustainability vision for Bangladesh’s RMG sector
Future of Bangladesh’s $34 billion industry heavily linked to improved labour market governance, effective social dialogue and responsible sourcing practices.
Mothers@Work: supporting breastfeeding mothers in the workplace
Inspiring stories from factories affiliated with Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) show that breastfeeding facilities in the workplace benefit working mothers, their babies and employers.
ILO and Gap Inc. launch new initiative to improve industrial relations in Bangladesh garment industry
ILO and GAP Inc. initiative will help build the capacity of factory management, compliance staff, union members and workplace committee members on topics such as freedom of association, collective bargaining, international labour standards, HR management, communications and negotiation techniques, as well as increase the understanding of the Bangladesh Labour Act.
Government of Bangladesh and ILO discuss responsible business practices in the RMG industry
Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) facilitated a high-level workshop to discuss the progress under the third pillar of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact – Responsible Business Conduct – with participants discussing ways to ensure the future sustainability of the Bangladesh RMG industry.
Bangladesh factories set for more female supervisors
After a successful pilot, the Gender Equality and Returns (GEAR) initiative will be scaled up to train 700 female operators and their managers in 70 factories. GEAR trained 144 female workers in the pilot phase; 58 of whom are now in supervisory roles with a 39 percent increase in salary.
Healthy Mother Healthy Child advocacy project brings good nutrition practices to the factory floor
Better Work Bangladesh helps new mothers stay healthy and continue to earn
Better Work pre-departure training quells garment migrant workers’ fear of the unknown
A Better Work course and brochure gives migrant workers a clear idea of what to expect in their new country of residence
Better Work to collaborate with Fair Wear Foundation to improve garment factory working conditions
Better Work will collaborate with Fair Wear Foundation, an international multistakeholder initiative, to streamline aspects of their factory-level operations and offer their respective business partners new benefits.
