With the help of specialist NGOs such as WIEGO and Homeworkers Worldwide, ETI's company members have been working to improve the lives of homeworkers in their supply chains. Yet huge issues remain.
In 2017, over 40% of workers were estimated to be in vulnerable forms of employment. The ILO predicts that this will increase, particularly in emerging economies.
SMEs get government-subsidised consultancy to advance ethical trade & human rights work. The challenges and opportunities that small businesses face in getting to grips with the business and human rights agenda.
Following the third conference of the World Banana Forum, Jacqui Mackay of Banana Link discusses why rights education is key to securing decent work in the industry.