For many years Dior, Saint Laurent and other fashion brands have been quietly using Indian embroiderers for their goods, depending on their expertise while offering little in the way of employment protection.
Tag: Workplace Hazards and Violations
Lies, Spies and Double Agents: On the Trail of Peter Nygard in the Bahamas
We switched hotel rooms every few days so no one could track us. A Courtyard Marriott worker gave me an alias.
As Coronavirus Hits U.K., Health Workers Fear Getting Sick, and Going Broke
Low-paid health workers in Britain who could be at risk of contracting the coronavirus say they will show up to work even if they fall ill.
After Factory Disaster, Bangladesh Made Big Safety Strides. Are the Bad Days Coming Back?
The Rana Plaza collapse, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, led to much better labor conditions. Now that legacy could be in jeopardy, as a power struggle unfolds over factory safety.
1,000 Workers, Go Home: Companies Act to Ward Off Coronavirus
In Europe, corporate emergency plans are forcing employees to work remotely, and other businesses are refining their protocols for when the illness arrives on their doorstep.
Border Officials Seek to Evict Defecating Vultures From Texas Radio Tower
United States Customs and Border Protection, which operates the tower, wants to attach a net to deter the birds.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
Who Made Your Clothes?
Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.
McDonald’s Closes Temporarily in Peru After Death of Teens
The workers were electrocuted by a loose cable over the weekend, raising questions about labor conditions at the franchise.