ICYMI, we've released new guidance urging companies sourcing from the Gulf region to continue due diligence activities and closely monitor location and industry-specific risks. It includes recommendations on: 🟦 Immediate safety and worker mobility 🟦 Labor standards 🟦 Global macro-economic impacts

One-Forty has developed an important new video series: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 📺 The videos cover what migrant workers need to know when working abroad, key indicators of forced labor, and a complete labor rights map Now available in Filipino, Vietnamese, Bahasa and Thai 🌐

Current hostilities in the Gulf region are creating negative impacts for workers across the globe. That's why we developed new guidance to assist companies and suppliers sourcing from the conflict-affected Gulf region to protect workers in their supply chains 📥 www.fairlabor.org/resource/war...

Our Tiffany Rogers will be speaking at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026 🗓️ On May 6, she'll be on the Ignite Stage talking about strategies to protect women’s health as heat stress and climate impacts intensify across supplier countries. Secure your ticket today ➡️ bit.ly/4tiezAW

We’re excited to welcome Bentley University as a #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 the benefits of membership ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/join/univers...

In June, we're heading to NYC for Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA. Our Tiffany Rogers will be moderating a session on one of the most pressing tensions in the industry: what happens to workers when brands push for net-zero? innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/...

Want to relive the Fair Labor Global Summit? We just dropped dozens of photos from the event on our Flickr account 🖼️ www.flickr.com/photos/fairl...

Last week, FLA welcomed over 130 members, affiliates, and partners for our first-ever #FairLaborGlobalSummit, with many more joining us virtually. Over the course of three days, we dove into some of today’s most pressing labor issues, from RPP to heat stress ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/fla-hosts-it...

Thank you to all the global brands, unions, civil society organizations, and universities who came together at the Fair Labor Global Summit last week. We’re already counting down the days until the next one ⏳ For those who weren’t able to join us in Washington, here are a few of the highlights.

In recent years, we’ve seen a shift from a factory-by-factory approach to a more holistic, systemic approach in compliance within supply chains. When we caught up with @jonsliva.bsky.social from #FairLaborMember Boston University at the Fair Labor GlobalSummit, he explained why that's so important📹

The Fair Labor Global Summit has officially come to a close, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our inaugural event, both in person and online ✨ It’s always wonderful to connect with our international network. Keep an eye out for a full recap, coming next week 🔜

Congratulations to L2 Brands, the newest #FairLaborAccredited company! At the Fair Labor Global Summit this morning, our board voted to accredit L2 following a rigorous, multi-year review of L2’s business systems for compliance with international labor standards. 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-a...

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? We asked our President and CEO Jeff Vockrodt this question at the #FairLaborGlobalSummit this week. On his radar: tariff uncertainty, economic volatility, proliferation of conflict zones, heat stress, and more.

Yesterday, we had the chance to catch up with Fulya Pınar Özcan from #FairLaborMember Öz İplik İş Sendikası at the Fair Labor Global Summit in Washington, DC and ask what she's most looking forward to this week. On her list: strengthening the dialogue between brands, unions, and civil society 💬

The first-ever Fair Labor Global Summit officially kicked off this morning 🌅 On the agenda for the next three days: navigating tariffs and regulations, responsible recruitment, upstream mapping, and much more. More on what to expect ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-g...

We apply a gender lens to all aspects of our work to intentionally improve gender equity. Our Gender Workplan, launched in 2024, puts this commitment into action and integrates gender into our standards, tools, and programs. Learn more ahead of #IWD26♀️ ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/issues/gender/

⏰ Next week, our first-ever Fair Labor Global Summit kicks off in Washington, DC. From March 10-12, we’re bringing together 140+ representatives from leading global brands, unions, civil society, and universities for three days of learning and collaboration ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-g...

Don't miss the newest podcast episode from Mindbridge, featuring our Tiffany Rogers🎙️ Over the course of the wide-ranging conversation, they touched on topics such as the importance of worker voice, challenges in measuring the living wage gap, and the business case for treating your workers well.

We’re now on Instagram! 📣 Follow us at @FairLaborAssoc to stay up to date on how we’re promoting human rights at work. Plus, our inaugural Fair Labor Global Summit is only weeks away, and we’ll be sharing some behind-the-scenes content on Instagram that you won’t find anywhere else 👀

ICYMI, our Fair Labor Code is featured in the new OECD report, 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫: 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

Last week, we teamed up with #FairLaborMember Arisa, International Dalit Solidarity Network, and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights for a virtual side session to shed light on a persistent yet often overlooked form of discrimination: caste-based discrimination. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3AC...

Did you know that FLA has been working on a project to strengthen child protection and improve working conditions in Nigeria’s ginger industry 🇳🇬🫚 since 2022? We've designed training modules, developed an HRDD toolkit, established livelihood interventions, and more: www.fairlabor.org/projects/era...

It’s hard to believe another OECD Week is already over. As always, Paris was a whirlwind. This year's Forum offered a chance to engage on some of the pressing issues in the world of work, including heat stress, RPP, #LivingWage, and gender pay equity ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/join-fla-at-...

Did you miss our OECD Forum virtual side session with @isealalliance.bsky.social on wage verification and gender equity in the pursuit of living wages? It’s now streaming on our YouTube channel — tune in to hear perspectives from brands, auditors, and unions 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1WL...

Once a month, we share updates on our latest resources, upcoming events, and key industry news with thousands of labor rights supporters. Today, the latest Fair Labor Highlights landed in inboxes around the globe 📥 Find out five things you need to know in February: www.fairlabor.org/fair-labor-h...

We are now offering the Gender Pay Equity Tool as part of our award-winning Fair Compensation Toolkit 🧰 This new resource allows our #FairLaborMember(s) and subscribers to measure the gender pay gap within worker occupations. Here's how: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkMo...

During our OECD Forum virtual side session earlier today, we debuted our 🆕 Wage Data Verification Guidance, which defines three different models for companies to strengthen their fair compensation programs. Find out which is right for you 📥 www.fairlabor.org/resource/wag...

FLA has been named one of Ragan Communications and PR Daily's 2026 Top Places to Work in Communications, recognizing our commitment to purpose-driven work and people-first policies. We look forward to celebrating with the other honorees in NYC later this spring ✨ www.fairlabor.org/fla-selected...

🆕 FLA has observed inconsistencies in how factories in Pakistan pay workers their annual profit bonus, which is an important source of income for workers across multiple sectors. Our recommendations: www.fairlabor.org/resource/inc...

Raise your hand if you’ll be in Paris next week for the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector ✋ We're looking forward to connecting with our #FairLaborMember(s), partners, and stakeholders. More details on where to find us ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/join-fla-at-...

Last February, we released an issue brief centered on the impact of tariffs on sourcing decisions. A year later, our recommendations remain relevant: companies sourcing from impacted countries 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬. 🌐 www.fairlabor.org/resource/the...

Did you know that there are over 200 #FairLaborMember(s) in 21 countries? FLA's unique model of collaboration means that our members are making tangible changes in business policy and practice that benefit workers around the world. More on what we do — and how to join us: www.fairlabor.org/join/ 🌐

Industry surveys continue to find that both brands and suppliers struggle with implementing effective and functioning grievance mechanisms. To help bridge the gap, the Fair Labor Association developed our Grievance Mechanism Toolkit for Companies 🧰 www.fairlabor.org/resource/gri...

In less than three weeks time, our team will be on the ground in Paris for the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear. It's shaping up to be a jam-packed week — here’s where to find FLA ⤵️ More details and registration links are on our website 🌐 www.fairlabor.org/join-fla-at-...

FLA is looking forward to joining Innovation Forum’s Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum, where our Richa Mittal will be moderating a panel on going beyond traceability. Want to join us in London in March? Use code FLA10 for a discounted pass 🎟️ www.innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/...

We're excited to introduce Fair Labor Highlights 2.0 🎉 Our newsletter still shares essential updates on FLA’s activities, but it now has a refreshed look and feel, plus some fun new features. Are you on the list? If not, it’s a great time to sign up ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/highlights/

📣 We've launched a new project as part of our award-winning #HarvestingTheFuture initiative: Natural Ingredients in India. This latest HTF project aims to create more ethical and resilient supply chains for jasmine, tuberose, and vetiver in Tamil Nadu, India. 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/projects/har...

The prohibition of forced labor is one of the nine elements of our #FairLaborCode, which defines labor standards that aim to achieve decent and humane working conditions in the supply chain of member companies.🧵

In 2024, we conducted dozens of assessments at factories and farms around the world, interviewing over 2,500 workers. We found gaps in workers rights ranging from restricted freedom of association to systemic OHS issues. More details in our annual report 🔗 www.fairlabor.org/reports/2024...

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