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  • NEXT shuts down its only unionised factory in Sri Lanka after posting £1.08 billion profit forecast (CCC)

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  • Honouring the life and work of Sergio Chávez

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  • Twelve years after Rana Plaza, workers are still demanding improved safety, living wages, and justice

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  • Brands should ensure workers will not pay the cost of tariffs

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  • Fruit of the Loom Backtracks on Worker Rights

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  • Accord Witness Signatories call for restructuring of Bangladesh safety program

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  • Take action: Tell Specialized to #PayYourWorkers in El Salvador (CCC)

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  • Europe: Omnibus proposal will create costly confusion and lower protection for people and the planet (Joint Statement)

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FOA in Mexico

“Employer protection contracts” are a major barrier to freedom of association (FOA) in Mexico. MSN is working with international brands and global unions to overcome these and other barriers to workers’ right to organize and bargain collectively.

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Companies and Brands Research Tools

These research tools are designed to assist trade unions, researchers, and women’s and labour rights organizations in developing strategies for brand engagement and/or campaigning to seek corrective action on labour rights violations.

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A Leading Garment Brand Exits the High Road (WRC)

Jun 3, 2025 —
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An open letter to Next: a masterclass in corporate responsibility (LBL)

May 24, 2025 —
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Scrutiny over “Omnibus” proposal grows as EU Ombudsman opens inquiry after NGOs’ complaint (CCC, others)

May 23, 2025 —
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Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk (The Conversation)

May 21, 2025 —
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Honouring the life and work of Sergio Chávez

May 14, 2025 —

Sergio Chávez (photos by Jorge Soriano)

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our dear colleague, friend and tireless advocate for workers’ rights, Sergio Chávez.

Sergio died on February 9, his 69th birthday, after a long battle with cancer.

Sergio was a key source of information and analysis for us at MSN and for many others who called on him to verify rumours about factory closures, layoffs, or brands’ plans to leave the country, among others. Even in his final days, he was responding to messages and answering questions.

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