Four more factories complete corrective action plans

Four more factories have completed steps to upgrade workplace safety standards, said the Alliance, a platform of 27 Northern American retailers and brands.

So far, 46 Alliance-affiliated factories have completed the action plans.

In addition, three factories previously suspended by the Alliance have been reinstated in recognition of remediation progress, the Alliance said in a statement on December 11.

Global Fashion Garments, Global Outerwear, Ornate Knit Garment Industries and Sajid Washing & Dyeing all completed the action plans while Sheehan Specialised Textile Mills, Smart Jacket and Smart Jeans were removed from the suspension list.

“We are proud to recognise these factories for the tremendous strides they have made to ensure worker safety,” said Alliance Country Director James F Moriarty. 

“These advances show that we are committed to working with factories that take safety improvements seriously, and that compliance with our standard is achievable within our established time frame for factories that are committed to this process.”

The Alliance also announced the suspension of one new factory -- Stylo Fashion Garments -- for failure to make progress on remediation or remove lockable exits, bringing the total number of currently suspended factories to 102.