ACT members stress the importance of responsible purchasing practices amid Bangladesh turmoil

As Bangladesh navigates a period of intense turmoil and transition, ACT member brands reiterate their commitment in the ACT Global Purchasing Practices Commitments, and continue to take active measures to support their suppliers and workers. ACT member brands recognise responsible purchasing practices are essential for maintaining stability and to limit negative consequences for the well-being of workers who are particularly vulnerable during this period of uncertainty.

ACT member brands and IndustriALL Global Union emphasises the importance of responsible purchasing practices, freedom of association, and close collaboration between brands and their suppliers to safeguard the livelihoods of millions of workers in Bangladesh. ACT member brands and IndustriALL Global Union continue their engagement with national stakeholders – manufacturers and trade unions – on the key tenets of purchasing practices, freedom of association and effective dispute resolution. These key priorities are instrumental in developing industrial relations frameworks and collective bargaining which can safeguard working conditions and strengthen industrial development.