Garment workers hit by severe job losses in Ethiopia
More than 20,000 members of the Industrial Federation of Textile, Leather and Garment Workers Union (IFTLGWU) have reportedly lost their jobs following the Tigray War. Read More...
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Green Deal Leather to hold workplace injuries workshop at Lineapelle
The European Green Deal Leather project will hold a workshop on accidents and injuries in the workplace at the upcoming Lineapelle trade fair in Milan. Read More...
South African union wins wage increase for leather workers
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union’s (SACTWU) leather negotiating team has won a wage increase above inflation for the general goods, handbags and footwear sectors. Read More...
XXXVII IULTCS Congress set for Chengdu
The XXXVII IULTCS Congress will be held in Chengdu, China from October 18-20, 2023. It will be organised by China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and IULTCS (International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies).
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Union demands 50-bed hospital for Savar
The Tannery Workers Union (TWU) in Bangladesh has demanded that a 50-bed specialised hospital be installed at the Savar tannery complex.
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58th anniversary for Tannery Workers’ Union
The Tannery Workers’ Union (TWU) celebrated its 58th anniversary at the Hemayetpur tanning complex on October 31.
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Cambodia garment workers get increased minimum wage
The Cambodian government has increased the minimum wage for the garment sector by US$6 to US$200 per month after rounds of negotiations.
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Science minister offers funding for leather start-ups
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has offered seed funding for prospective start-ups and entrepreneurs in the domestic leather sector.
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Leather goods prioritised in 2021-24 export policy
The government has confirmed its 2021-24 export policy with high priority for 14 sectors to boost foreign-currency earnings.
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ITUC report reveals workers’ rights violations in Bangladesh
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released a new report documenting workers’ rights violations in Bangladesh.
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