With the end of the year only a week away, our team is taking a brief hiatus to rest, recharge, and be with our loved ones. Happy holidays to all — we’ll see you in 2026 ✨

FLA was proud to publish twelve new resources in 2025. The final count stands at six issue briefs, two toolkits, two reports, one guidance document, and one case study, with topics ranging from grievance mechanisms to leather supply chains. Find them all at www.fairlabor.org/resources/ 🌐

From 10 new #FairLaborMember(s) to a dozen new resources published, 2025 has been a busy year at FLA. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating a few of the highlights, including our recent Gold Anthem Award win for our flagship Harvesting the Future program. Learn more about our work at fairlabor.org.

In February, FLA leaders will be attending the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. We'll also be hosting two virtual side sessions this year: Beyond Wage Data Collection ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... From Principles to Practice ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Fair Labor Association is excited to welcome our newest #FairLaborMember, Yavuzkan, to our international network promoting human rights at work. We look forward to working with them as they begin the Fair Labor Accreditation process. 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/member/yavuz...

This month marks 160 years since the 13th Amendment was adopted, but forced labor still persists in the United States. In a new op-ed with AAFA, we examine how the U.S. prison labor system contradicts the standards the country enforces globally and undercuts manufacturers. medium.com/@apparelfoot...

#FairLaborMember @syracuseu.bsky.social and Thomson Reuters are researching how global firms and governments are using AI to enhance the transparency and tracking of their supply chains. Take their confidential 13-question survey ⬇️ syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

If you'll be in New York City next Wednesday, consider joining our Chief of Staff Shelly Han and other experts for a panel centered on the future of human rights across global supply chains. 📅 December 17, 2025 ⏰ 5 - 7 p.m. EST ➡️ RSVP: luma.com/humanizingsu...

Today, the Taiwan Textile Federation issued an announcement urging the industry to adopt a policy that includes an Employer Pays Principle, starting 1/1/26. FLA & AAFA applaud this huge step forward. No worker should have to pay for their job. 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/fla-aafa-app... #HumanRightsDay

New statement from the Global Living Wage Coalition: 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Unions are able to use data from GLWC and its members to inform wage negotiations — but this is predicated on the right of workers to organize. 🔗 More: www.globallivingwage.org/announcement...

Forced labour and slavery are not a thing of the past. 🔴 Almost 50 million people were in modern slavery in 2021. Nothing can justify this human rights abuse today. #EndModernSlavery

Last week, @hrw.org covered UN experts' alarm over widespread debt bondage of Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia. Some workers have paid recruitment fees five times higher than the official rates. Others have had their passports confiscated. 🧵 www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...

🆕 We’re pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, which reflects on all that we accomplished during FLA’s 25th anniversary year, including welcoming eight #FairLaborMember(s) and expanding our flagship Harvesting the Future initiative to Egypt and India. Learn more: www.fairlabor.org/reports/2024...

Come join our international team! We're currently hiring for a Bangalore-based project manager for Harvesting the Future of Naturals in India, the newest initiative from our award-winning HTF project. Details👇 workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

ICYMI, we recently released an independent assessment from GCBHR of our award-winning #HarvestingTheFuture initiative. Their team found the approach is well-suited to addressing structural human and labor rights challenges that seasonal migrant workers face ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/resource/ass...

The 14th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights is going on now in Geneva, Switzerland. We're excited to have a table this year — if you're at the Forum, come say hi and learn more about FLA's work, resources, and tools 👋 Our table is in the Salle des Pas Perdus, next to Assembly Hall.

So many congratulations to my amazing colleagues and our project partners in Harvesting the Future! You should be proud of this well-deserved recognition.

Some wonderful news: our #HarvestingTheFuture initiative has been named a Gold Anthem Award Winner! 🎉 We’re so proud to be recognized for this unique, collaborative effort that concretely improves the lives of seasonal migrant workers and their families. www.fairlabor.org/flas-harvest...

According to the ILO, one out of 12 children worldwide are in child labor. Ahead of #WorldChildrensDay on Thursday, learn about the steps companies can take to protect children from exploitation and harm in both manufacturing and agricultural operations: www.fairlabor.org/re...

Did you miss our webinar yesterday with @cnv-internationaal.bsky.social on multi-company collective bargaining agreements where we dove into practical pathways for brands based on insights from Indonesia? It's now live on YouTube — catch up on the conversation 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRFB...

FLA is committed to providing a practical pathway for companies from across industries to improve wages for workers around the world. 🌏 To mark #LivingWageWeek2025, we wanted to share a roundup of some of our recent living wage resources that you may have missed.

Did you know we’re on Flickr? 📸 Take a look at our photostream to see the highlights from our recent board meeting, plus some of the best pictures from our Harvesting the Future initiatives, past farm visits, and factory tours, all in one place: www.flickr.com/people/fairl...

Applications for the 2026 Eric Biel Fellowship are due next week ⏳ This is a fantastic opportunity for students in law or graduate school committed to international labor rights. 💵$10K - $15K stipend 📍Full-time position in FLA’s Washington, DC office 📥Applications due November 14 Learn more ⬇️

Last week, FLA welcomed dozens of #FairLaborMember(s), affiliates, and partners in the heart of Berlin for our fall board meeting and stakeholder conference, with many more joining us virtually. Here are a few of our top takeaways👇 www.fairlabor.org/fla-members-...

Last week, we officially welcomed @chrislu44.bsky.social as chair of the FLA Board of Directors. We look forward to benefiting from his deep expertise and strategic leadership as we continue working towards a #FairLaborFuture, one where we can make a difference in the lives of millions of workers.

It’s always wonderful to see our international network of civil society, university, and company #FairLaborMember(s), and we’re leaving Berlin feeling energized by the shared commitment to building more sustainable and transparent global supply chains. Here's just a few moments from this week 📸

We want to say a huge thank you to all the #FairLaborMember(s), affiliates, and partners who took part in our board meeting and stakeholder conference this week, both in person and online! If you weren't able to be in Berlin with us, here's a quick look at the last three days in just 30 seconds 📹

Our open board meeting just wrapped up, and it’s a bittersweet moment as this was Michael Posner’s last meeting as the chair of our Board of Directors. Earlier this week, we had the chance to celebrate his many years of outstanding leadership at a #FairLaborMember reception.

Responsible recruitment of migrant workers, HRDD models in upstream supply chains, and achievements and challenges from FLA’s Fair Compensation Strategy— they’re all on the schedule for Day 2️⃣ of our October board meeting. We’re excited to have a wide range of experts participating today.

See the first day of our fall board meeting and stakeholder convening through our eyes as we finished setting up and began welcoming our #FairLaborMember(s), partners, and affiliates to Berlin. 🏙️ Many thanks to our social compliance program officer Miriam Keegan for this behind the scenes video 🎥

Our fall board meeting and stakeholder conference is officially underway in Berlin, and we’ve already had the chance to welcome many of our #FairLaborMember(s) at the registration desk. 👋 We’re looking forward to another productive convening — follow along as we share highlights on social media.

Taking a quick break from our board meeting programming to share we're hosting a webinar with @cnv-internationaal.bsky.social on multi-company collective bargaining on November 12 🗓️. We hope you'll join us as we dive into practical pathways for brands. RSVP now ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our fall board meeting and stakeholder conference begins tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. 🌅 Here’s a quick peek behind the scenes as we get ready to welcome our #FairLaborMember(s), affiliates, and partners to Berlin.

Wondering what sets #HarvestingTheFuture apart? See what some of the participants had to say 👇 All quotes are drawn from the new independent assessment of the initiative from Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights, which included extensive interviews with partners in Türkiye, Egypt, & India.

🆕 Today, we’re proud to release an independent assessment of our #HarvestingTheFuture initiative — one that found it is well-suited to addressing structural human and labor rights challenges that seasonal migrant workers face when they travel to work on commodities. www.fairlabor.org/resource/ass...

📣 There's only one week left to support #HarvestingTheFuture in the Anthem Community Voice Awards 📣 Join the 13K+ people who have already celebrated Anthem Award finalists and vote for HTF by 10/30 in the category “Humanitarian Action & Services" ➡️ celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...

Last month, the Working Group for Responsible Purchasing Practices launched the PP-DD Framework, a new reference point for aligning purchasing behavior with human rights due diligence. Let’s build stronger, fairer supply chains — 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Learn more 🌐 www.cfrpp.org/the-pp-dd-fr...

🗓️ One week from today, our fall board meeting and stakeholder conference will be kicking off in the heart of Berlin, where #FairLaborMember(s), affiliates, and partners will be joining us for three days of education and networking. Stay tuned for more details 🔜

Congratulations to the 15 members of the 2025-26 FLA Student Committee! 🎉 The committee is made up of students from #FairLaborMember colleges and universities in North America who are dedicated to studying labor rights in global supply chains. ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/members/coll...

“When we started collecting this data, we were focused mainly on compliance: were factories paying the legal minimum, were wages delivered on time? But that doesn’t tell the whole story.” Tiffany Rogers took the stage at #SJSummit to discuss our living wage work: sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor...

We’re excited to announce that #HarvestingTheFuture is a finalist for The Anthem Awards 2025, which celebrate a dedication to mission-driven work. We’re proud to showcase HTF’s accomplishments alongside organizations and projects sparking global change. 🎉🧵

We're excited to welcome Fresno State as our newest #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 membership + its benefits 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/join/univers...

FLA's Tiffany Rogers and Michelle Dai Zotti are in Portugal 🇵🇹 right now for the 2025 Textile Exchange Conference. If you're in Lisbon, come say hi at booth #67 👋 We have a lot of great resources to share that highlight the work we do on human rights due diligence and supply chain transparency.

En marzo, la Ley Crecer Juntos entró en vigor en El Salvador 🇸🇻. Ahora, los empleadores con más de 100 empleados deben proporcionar a los trabajadores acceso a servicios de cuidado a la primera infancia en el lugar de trabajo para los niños menores de cuatro años.

In March of this year, El Salvador’s 🇸🇻 Ley Crecer Juntos went into effect, requiring employers with more than 100 employees provide workers with access to childcare and early childhood services for children under the age of four. However, many employers have yet to comply with the law.

🆕 Workers in Punjab and Sindh—key garment and textile hubs—are at risk of losing wages due to improper implementation of minimum wage structures by suppliers. Plus, some suppliers are unfairly deducting workers’ incomes for factory-provided services. Learn more 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/resource/cha...

Applications are now open for the 2026 Eric Biel Fellowship for International Labor Rights 📣 Fellows have the opportunity to pursue practical work experience as they develop their skills to contribute to the advancement of international labor rights. How to apply: www.fairlabor.org/call-for-app...

Did you know that today marks the World Day for #DecentWork? Our Fair Labor Code defines labor standards that aim to achieve decent and humane working conditions in the supply chain of #FairLaborMember companies. Now available in 14 languages on our website 🌍

In less than two weeks, Fair Labor will be in Lisbon for the 2025 Textile Exchange Conference, where our Tiffany Rogers will be one of the speakers. Plus, we’re excited to be an exhibitor this year — come visit us at booth #67! 👋 textileexchange.org/conference-2...

📢 Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for Management and Reform Chris Lu has been selected to chair the FLA Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2025. More details on our website: www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-a...