3 years later: How COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of suppliers and workers to the power of big buyers

A tidal wave of order cancellations in early 2020 had dire repercussions for laborers and their families. The consequences are still being felt.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2023

80% of SoCal garment contractors had wage violations, DOL survey shows

The agency’s investigations uncovered that one clothing manufacturer was paying workers less than $2 an hour. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2023

Shein questioned on potential forced labor in its supply chain

Three U.S. senators are asking whether the fast-fashion giant's clothing contain banned cotton from China’s Xinjiang region. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2023