Garment Workers News Monitoring

Bangladeshi garment workers face increasing risks from extreme heat, study warns

Image Courtesy: https://www.thedailystar.net/ Bangladesh’s garment workers, a vital component of the country’s economy, are facing escalating risks from extreme heat exacerbated by climate change, according to a recent study by Cornell …

9% pay rise for Bangladesh garment workers

LA Garment Workers Vindicated in Final City Council Vote for DTLA 2040 Plan

Los Angeles garment workers and local apparel manufacturing businesses put down their picket signs for the last time following the final vote on the Downtown L.A. 2040 Community Plan, otherwise known as DTLA 2040. Unanimously passed by L.A. City Council on …

World : Asian Garment Workers Face Rising Heat Stress Amid Climate Change: Report

KARACHI, Dec 9 (Bernama-AA) – Garment workers in South and Southeast Asian countries are increasingly bearing the brunt of climate change in the form of heat stress, which leads to exhaustion, fainting, and heat stroke, according to a recent report. Titled …

RMG workers' wage to go up 9.0pc annually

Workers in Bangladesh's main export-earning garment industry finally get a 9.0-percent annual wage hike from the existing 5.0 per cent, following waves of labour unrest. Garment workers will get the enhanced wages from January, Ministry of Labour and …

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Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the right one to avoid sad or puzzled eyes when your gift is unwrapped. Some suggestions …

All sides for 9% raise in minimum garment wage

A state-run annual increment and wage review committee yesterday recommended that the government raise the minimum wage of garment workers by 9 percent. The workers had been seeking 10 percent to address yearly inflation in the country while staging …

Female workforce in Bangladesh’s garment industry declines to 53 per cent

Image Courtesy: https://www.thedailystar.net/ In a concerning trend, the share of women in Bangladesh’s garment industry has decreased to 53 per cent in 2023 from 56 per cent in 2014, according to a recent study presented at an annual …

Extreme heat puts Asian garment factory workers at risk: Study

Garment workers in some of the world's biggest manufacturing hubs, mainly situated in southern Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam and Pakistan, are increasingly exposed to extreme heat as climate change pushes temperatures up, a report found …

Extreme heat threatens apparel hubs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam: report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s apparel industry is under increasing strain as climate change intensifies, significantly impacting production and worker conditions. A December 2024 policy brief by the Cornell Global Labor Institute (GLI) reveals that rising …

Female workforce in garment industry slips to 53%

The share of women working in Bangladesh's garment industry decreased over the past decade, with female participation falling to 53 percent in 2023 from 56 percent in 2014, according to a recent study. It attributed the changes in the distribution of …

China saw hundreds of demos this year, but Hong Kong remains quiet

Hundreds of protesters massed at three government offices in Shenzhen on November 27 to press authorities for an update on an official investigation into the collapse of China Evergrande, in what Reuters described as the first sizable protest in the …

A chronicler of the underprivileged

Jeremy Seabrook, who dedicated his life to writings which speak for the underprivileged and oppressed people everywhere, is no more. He breathed his last in a care home in London last week. He was 86. His absence will be deeply felt by friends, admirers …

RUSSIA’S ECONOMY IS BOOMING, SO WHY IS IT IN TROUBLE?

Putin’s 25 years at the helm have been little different to the Soviet era. He has again made Russia a military giant but an economic dwarf. LONDON: Sanctions! What sanctions? You could almost hear the sneer coming from the Kremlin last Sunday as President …

Beyond cheap labour: How Bangladesh’s RMG Industry can chart a new course

Bangladesh's RMG sector accounts for over 80% of the country's export earnings and provides jobs for more than four million workers.  This vital sector is currently at a crucial juncture. The growing calls for higher wages from garment workers in …

'Challenges of sustainability in fashion is knowledge gap and market'

Adaeze Onu is a Certified Business Service Provider, mentor and Fashion Coach. A fashion entrepreneur, the Creative Director at Dexy Creation, who is committed to sustainability, innovation and conscious fashion. Beyond fashion, Adaeze uses her work as a …

EasyDMARC to accelerate growth by appointing global marketing cyber veteran

DE, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EasyDMARC, a leader in email security, has capped off a transformative year by strengthening its global partner network across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, by welcoming cyber …

Impact Of Rising E-Commerce: A Key Driver Transforming the Medium And Heavy Commercial Vehicles Market 2024

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Segmind Expands Offerings with the Addition of Luma Photon Flash

Segmind launches Luma Photon Flash, a cutting-edge AI model for hyper-realistic 3D rendering and lighting, empowering creators to innovate effortlessly SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Segmind is thrilled …

Eighth annual RegTech100 casts the limelight on the top regulatory technology innovators

RegTech Analyst has released the latest edition of its RegTech100 ranking, highlighting the companies financial institutions need to know about in 2025 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 RegTech100 list …

AGII Pioneers the Fusion of AI and Web3 for Smarter Blockchain Interactions

AI-Driven Blockchain Solutions from AGII Enhance Efficiency, Security, and Decentralized Automation in the Web3 Space SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI-powered Web3 platform AGII is leading the charge in …

XRP Integration Enhances Speed and Efficiency for Colle AI (COLLE)’s AI-NFT Platform

Colle AI Leverages XRP to Boost Transaction Throughput and Reduce Costs on Its Multichain AI-NFT Ecosystem LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the multichain AI-powered NFT platform, has …

Horses Healing Hearts Announces Rich and Linda Faver as Honorary Chairs for 2025 Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser

Equestrian Advocates Rich & Linda Faver bring passion and generosity to Horses Healing Hearts' Denim & Diamond fundraiser on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Growing Muslim Population: A Key Driver Transforming the Islamic Finance Market 2024

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XRAISED Presents Exclusive Interview with Rajat Prakash, a seasoned global Finance Executive

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XRAISED is thrilled to announce an insightful interview with Rajat Prakash, most recently the Vice President and Treasurer at Talen Energy, a leading power infrastructure company …

Boss Up Foundation and Rap Snacks Join Forces to Rally Celebrity Support for Inner-City Schools

BOSS UP ANNOUNCES A CALL TO ACTION TO HELP SCHOOLS IN CITIES ACROSS AMERICA CALLING ON CELEBRITIES AND ATHLETES TO GET ENGAGED MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To address the dire needs of inner-city schools, …

AdvizorPro Unveils ContactIQ 4.0: Advancing Wealth Advisor Intelligence

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AdvizorPro, the industry leader in delivering unmatched contact and firm data for wealth advisors, family offices, banks & trusts, and beyond, is proud to announce the launch …

Moffat County School District Awarded Grant to Contribute to Capital Project

The District will receive a boost to their capital projects fund next year with an award of a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant through the CDE. CRAIG, CO, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moffat County School …

Top assisted living CRMs and why Advantage Anywhere surges ahead

While Others Struggle, Advantage Anywhere Dominates Multi-family and Assisted Living CRM with Smarter Features and Better Pricing FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the competitive world of assisted living …

Gary S. Williams Joins Board of Directors for the Trenton Simpson Foundation

COLUMBIA , MD, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF®, founder and president of the Williams Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board …

NST Assure Launches GenAI-Powered Context-Aware Vulnerability Prioritization

NST Cyber, the Enterprise Cybersecurity provider, unveils context-aware vulnerability prioritization in its NST Assure threat exposure assessment platform BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NST Assure, the …

Stansberry Asset Management Certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work®

Highlighting a Thriving Workplace Culture Built on Well-Being and Collaboration WESTLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stansberry Asset Management (SAM), an independent registered investment advisor, is proud to …

From Vision to Reality: CETI AI Founders Unveil Human-AI Potential in Their New Book

CETI AI founders unveil how AI and blockchain are transforming industries, bridging digital and physical realms, and driving the future economy. TOKYO , JAPAN, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CETI AI Co-Founders Dennis Jarvis and Tony …

MEGA International Recognized as a Leader in the Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q4 2024 Analyst Report

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEGA International announces that it has been named a Leader by Forrester Research, Inc., in “The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q4 2024” published …

Accounts Payable Automation Transforms Financial Operations as IBN Technologies Takes the Lead

IBN Technologies leads the AP Automation market, helping SMBs streamline financial operations with AI-driven solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Accounts Payable (AP) Automation market is experiencing …

Nick Pash joins AEFP Group as Chief Financial Officer

WILLOW GROVE, PA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AEFP Group, a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Pash as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As an A…