June 20, 2013 

International day of action to end deathtraps

On Saturday, June 29th, students, consumers, workers, and community members will come together in cities across the world to demand that Gap and Walmart put an end to deathtrap factories in their supply chains. An action is planned for Toronto, Ontario, at the Gap store at Queen West and Peter St at 1pm on June 29th. We will be sending more details on Canadian actions as they become available.
>> For more information, visit: www.gapdeathtraps.com

Canadian investors back Bangladesh Accord

On Tuesday, fifty-two Canadian investors with combined assets under management of $44 billion released a statement calling on Canadian apparel brands, retailers and manufacturers to sign onto the binding Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. “[The Accord] is backed by time-bound remediation plans, effective dispute resolution procedures, and consequences for those that do not comply,” the investors wrote “There is no other credible alternative to this agreement.”  
>> Read more from the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE)

New edition of Maquila Solidarity Update

The new edition of Maquila Solidarity Update is now available for download on MSN’s website. This issue includes:

• Editorial: How many more deaths?
• Global brands sign historic fire and building safety accord
• Women, brands and labour rights: Central American women assess the pros and cons of brand engagement
• Poverty wages:  Forcing the issue of a living wage onto the agenda
• Health and safety: Honduran women’s group withdraws Gildan and Hanesbrands complaints in frustration
• Peru:  International brands support repeal of short-term contracting law
• Remembering labour rights advocate Stephen Coats  

>> Download the PDF here

Maquila Solidarity Network: www.maquilasolidarity.org The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. We welcome your donations.