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Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report

This report summarizes the findings from rapid assessments and deep-dive research into decent work challenges and opportunities in five sectors and countries: coffee in Colombia, electronics in Viet Nam, fisheries in Namibia, rubber gloves in Malaysia and textiles and clothing in Madagascar.

Supply chains

Study on decent work in the textile and clothing industry in Madagascar

In-depth qualitative and quantitative research on the challenges and opportunities for decent work along the textile and clothing supply chain in Madagascar.

Learning from Crisis: Apparel industry experts on mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic and future crisis

The opportunities and challenges identified by industry actors in the focus group discussions and presented in this paper indicate how to move towards an inclusive and sustainable apparel sector.

The future of work and skills in the textiles and clothing sector

Anticipating skills needs and finding solutions through social dialogue in Brazil, Ethiopia, Jordan and Peru

Sexual harassment at work: Insights from the global garment industry

Employer's Package Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA). Brochure.

The future of work in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear

This working paper on the future of work in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) has been prepared for ILO constituents and other key actors in the TCLF industries to facilitate their discussions in the centennial year of the ILO and beyond.

Does Piece Rate Pay Impact Perceived Occupational Hazards in Garment Factories? Evidence from Vietnam

International Framework Agreements in the food retail, garment and chemicals sectors: Lessons learned from three case studies

With a focus on three recent IFAs in three economic sectors, this working paper is a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on international framework agreements. It complements existing and ongoing research on national and cross-border social dialogue and international framework agreements by other international and regional organizations and by the ILO itself.

Workplace Compliance in Global Supply Chains

The aim of the study on workplace compliance is to map and analyse some of the governance mechanisms engaged in global supply chains, and to encourage collaboration between stakeholders to develop a culture of compliance.

Regional Model Competency Standards: Garment work

Competency standards are a set of benchmarks that define the skills, knowledge, and attributes that people need to perform a work role. They are developed in consultation with industry, in order to ensure that they reflect the needs of the workplace. These standards are primarily used to develop and implement training, to assess the outcomes of training, and to assess the level of a person’s existing skills and competencies.

Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

Comparative Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges for Social and Economic Upgrading

Preventing forced labour in the textile and garment supply chains in Viet Nam: Guide for trainers

The guide for trainers was jointly developed and issued by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all

These Guidelines are both a policy framework and a practical tool to help countries at all levels of development manage the transition to low-carbon economies and can also help them achieve their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Wages and working hours in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries

Issues Paper for discussion at the Global Dialogue Forum on Wages and Working Hours in the Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries

International Labour Review, Vol. 146 (2007), No. 1-2

Beyond corporate codes of conduct: Work organizations and labour standards at Nike's suppliers

Evaluation Report: Improving competitiveness in the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) sectors by promoting decent work

Promoting fair globalization in textiles and clothing in a post-MFA environment. Report TMTC-PMFA/2005

The report presents a picture of the situation, as it stands, a few months after the abolition of quotas in the textile and clothing manufacturing sector. It analyses some lessons and experiences drawn from attempts to develop integrated strategies towards fair globalization in textiles and clothing and suggests some elements that could be incorporated into a Collaborative Agenda for Action where all the actors concerned would have shared responsibilities.