It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Asia Floor Wage Alliance

Living Wages / Initiatives

31 March 2023

3 minutes

Action on defining and implementing a living wage in the fashion industry has come from non-state actors. Non-state actors have applied pressure on the private sector to address the issue, resulting in brands and retailers adopting (and creating) a multitude of living wage initiatives and methodologies.

Labour Costs, Not Target Retail Price, Should Determine Garment Price For Living Wage, Researchers Conclude

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