ILO signs agreement with H&M, will promotes sustainable global supply chains

To promote sustainable global supply chains in the garment industry, The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the H&M signed an agreement which includes joint work on industrial relations and wages, training and skills development in factories H&M source from, as well as strengthening employers’ and workers’ organizations  across the globe. The cooperation between the ILO and H&M is more than 13 years old. Guy Ryder, DG, ILO said that issues in the garment industry are systemic and require action that helps develop effective industrial relations and promote respect of international labor standards. Therefore, there is an urgent need to establish strategic and comprehensive collaborations with companies that have experience in these fields, such as H&M.