Social Accountability International - Monthly Newsletter
Social Accountability International - Monthly Newsletter
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SAI's newsletter is a monthly online publication, covering the latest news from SAI including CSR and supply chain management insight from the field, SAI program updates from around the world, Social Fingerprint®, SA8000® certification statistics, upcoming events and training seminars, job opportunities, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with a glimpse into the impact of our mission, and its multi-stakeholder approach to achieving decent workplaces around the world.
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7 Reasons Why Sweatshops Still Persist
(This article originally appeared on Triplepundit.com & the NonprofitHive.org)
Talk to any conscious consumer about sweatshops, and they are likely to ask you – “what company is ‘sweat free’?”
The answer is not simple. Although some companies do a much better job than others, it’s easier to name companies that are not sweat-free. Strictly talking about factories that produce for export to...
Apr 30, 2013 10:30 AM ET
Human Rights Training Draws on Past Experiences in Tea
Sanjiv Singh is Social Accountability International's (SAI) Lead Trainer and Authorized Representative for in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). In late March and early April 2013, Mr. Singh spent two weeks in New York, where he led two training courses - SAI's Basic and Advanced SA8000 auditor training course.
In this interview with SAI Communications Manager Joleen Ong, Mr. Singh reflects on...
Apr 30, 2013 9:20 AM ET
The UN Guiding Principles in Nicaraguan Agriculture
Nicaragua's agricultural sector plays a major role in Nicaragua's economy. Employing an estimated 28% of the population, the sector offers both small-scale and large-scale farmers with the opportunities to enhance their livelihoods through production. However, like in many countries, the agricultural sector poses extraordinary challenges and safety risks for workers - such as the backbreaking...
Apr 29, 2013 9:20 AM ET
Call for Suppliers: Brazil Worker Engagement Program
Over the past decade, it has become clear that to improve workplaces, management systems and effective ways to engage teams in tackling specific problems are needed.
Millions of accidents occur every year in workplaces, taking a toll on workers, their families and the community. Occupational health and safety issues can be devastating to business, resulting in an enormous loss of productivity...
Apr 26, 2013 9:30 AM ET
Promoting Gender Equity in India's Garment Sector
SAI's RAGS Project continues at full steam to raise awareness and reduce gender discrimination in the Indian ready-made garment sector.
Apr 25, 2013 1:30 PM ET
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