Fair Labor Association
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An international network promoting human rights at work.
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...
We look forward to celebrating with the other honorees in NYC later this spring ✨ www.fairlabor.org/fla-selected...
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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...
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...
Our recommendations: www.fairlabor.org/resource/inc...
February 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🆕 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...
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-...
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-...
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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-...
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...
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...
The impact of tariffs on sourcing decisions - Fair Labor Association
Companies sourcing from countries that are impacted by new tariffs must take measures to protect workers in their supply chains.
www.fairlabor.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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...
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/ 🌐
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/ 🌐
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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/ 🌐
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...
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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-...
More details and registration links are on our website 🌐 www.fairlabor.org/join-fla-at-...
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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-...
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/...
Want to join us in London in March? Use code FLA10 for a discounted pass 🎟️
www.innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/...
January 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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/...
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/
Are you on the list? If not, it’s a great time to sign up ➡️ www.fairlabor.org/highlights/
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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/
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...
🔗 www.fairlabor.org/projects/har...
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📣 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...
🔗 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.🧵
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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...
More details in our annual report 🔗
www.fairlabor.org/reports/2024...
January 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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...
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 ✨
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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/ 🌐
Find them all at www.fairlabor.org/resources/ 🌐
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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/ 🌐
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.
December 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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...
Beyond Wage Data Collection ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
From Principles to Practice ➡️
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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...
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...
🔗 www.fairlabor.org/member/yavuz...
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
🔗 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...
medium.com/@apparelfoot...
The U.S. Government’s Nasty Slavery Secret
This month marks 160 years since adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, yet the work to end slavery remains unfinished. One major “loophole”…
medium.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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...
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_...
Take their confidential 13-question survey ⬇️ syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#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_...
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...
📅 December 17, 2025
⏰ 5 - 7 p.m. EST
➡️ RSVP: luma.com/humanizingsu...
Spotlight: Humanizing the supply chain and our place in it · Luma
The holidays are a time of giving, but we don’t often hear the stories behind where those presents come from. While talk of supply chains has been front and…
luma.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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...
📅 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
FLA & AAFA applaud this huge step forward. No worker should have to pay for their job.
🔗 www.fairlabor.org/fla-aafa-app... #HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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
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...
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...
December 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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...
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...
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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
🔴 Almost 50 million people were in modern slavery in 2021.
Nothing can justify this human rights abuse today.
#EndModernSlavery
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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
🔴 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...
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...
Rampant Labor Abuses Against Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Malaysia
United Nations human rights experts have highlighted “widespread and systematic” exploitation, deception, and deepening debt bondage of Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia.
www.hrw.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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...
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...
2024 Annual Public Report - Fair Labor Association
Read our 2024 annual public report to learn more about today’s efforts to create tomorrow’s Fair Labor Future.
www.fairlabor.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🆕 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...