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The effects of COVID-19 on maquila workers

May 22, 2020 —

A new document, written by Cirila Quintero Ramírez, MSN ally working out of the Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Matamoros, analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on maquila workers in the north of Mexico. The document is part of a broader political analysis piece entitled, “COVID-19 and the northeastern border: early impacts on migration, public policy and populations.”

CFO Report on the situation in the maquila industry in Northern Mexico

May 19, 2020 —

A new report by MSN's long-time partner in Mexico, the Border Committee of Women Workers (Comité Fronterizo de Obreras, CFO) describes the experiences of workers in the maquila factories of the Northern States in Mexico over the first month of the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19: Call to Action a First Step toward Mitigating Impact of Pandemic on Workers

Apr 22, 2020 —

Image: Kalpona Akter, Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity

On April 22, the International Organization of Employers (IOE), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Global Unions announced a joint call to action by garment industry employer and worker organizations, major garment brands and retailers aimed at mitigating the catastrophic impact that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the heath and livelihoods of workers in the global garment industry. COVID-19: Action in the Global Garment Industry sets out urgent priorities and includes some general commitments from brands and retailers.

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COVID-19 | Defending Workers’ Rights and Livelihoods in the Time of the Pandemic

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Brands and retailers need to step up now to protect garment workers

Employer Guidance on Freedom of Association in Mexico

Companies and Brands: Leverage points with international apparel companies

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