Great Britain: Tesco and the Community Union reach supply chain conditions agreement

The major supermarket chain, Tesco, and the Community union have signed what the union calls ‘a ground breaking partnership agreement  to improve conditions in the UK garment supply chain’.

Through . Published on 08 January 2015 à 12h20 - Update on 08 January 2015 à 17h10

In 2004 the National Union of Knitwear, Footwear & Apparel Trades (KFAT) and the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) merged to become the Community union. This body now manages the sector supplying clothing to Tesco. It has since become known as one of the leading unions that promotes partnerships with employers. Tesco is a major retailer of its own clothing brand. The signing of the partnership arises from ongoing concerns about workers in the garment sector facing a range of problems,…

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