Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Cotton Supply Chain (Global)

The implementation of producers’ and workers’ collective rights is often difficult, in part at least, because of the lack of representation in decision making processes and absence of fora to play an active role in the prevention and remediation of labour rights’ violations. But also because of persisting legal and practical barriers. These barriers can include the exclusion of rural workers from national legislation to challenges related to the organization of workers in dispersed and remote rural areas and, very often, the low capacity of rural producers’ and workers’ organizations. The project should address these challenges and try to address these issues with a broader process of social dialogue. This project will contribute to the implementation of Decent Work in the cotton supply chain by supporting the implementation of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in four major cotton producers, namely, China, India, Pakistan and Mali. It will also support social dialogue on fundamental principles and rights at work at the global and industry levels (global, industry level, workplace and communities), with the aim of supporting a viable system of industrial relations.

Project symbol

GLO/17/60/INX

Admin unit

SFU
FUNDAMENTALS

Start date

10/05/2017

End date

31/03/2023

Total allocation

650700

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

475690

Development Partners

INDITEX, Industria del diseno textil S.A.

Country/Countries

Global

Outcomes

Outcome 7: Adequate and effective protection at work for all