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committed to negotiating terms with their suppliers such that it was possible for the factories to maintain and uphold a safe workplace environment along with maintaining the safety remediation requirements. There was also a Safety Training Program initiative where 1.4 million workers in Accord-covered factories were educated and informed about proper workplace safety and evacuation drills, along with the rights that they had under the Accord. Anything that was not effectively handled at the factory level, such as individual worker complaints, were processed through Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism, which allowed them to remedy these concerns. By the end of the 2013 Accord, 200 worker complaints had been effectively handed through this program.
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ensure safety remediation is completed and financially feasible, independent safety inspections and remediation program. There will also be disclosure of inspection reports and corrective action plans. Other key features of the accord include: a Safety Committee and Training Program, Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism, protection of right to refuse unsafe work, along with the transition of the Accord functions to a larger national safety monitoring body.
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infrastructure, Closure of unsafe premises, Engagement of workers and their representatives in promoting safe working practices with management and reporting of issues to competent authorities, Effective training and emergency preparedness of all staff, Assessment of buyers’ responsibilities and necessary improvement of practices."
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Since 29 October 2013, the Accord has been signed by over 200 apparel brands, retailers and importers from over 20 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia; two global trade unions; and eight Bangladesh trade unions and four NGO witnesses. Some of the notable companies are listed below.
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There were a significant number of accomplishments under the 2013 Accord, those of which included large scale hazard identification and remediation of these safety issues. Engineers inspected more than 2000 RMG factories where they identified more than 150,000 safety hazards. Additionally, companies
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factory collapse. Based on the previously submitted proposals for safety, the Accord was issued on 5 May 2013, and an official announcement of intention to sign was given by H&M on 13 May 2013. H&M signing of the Accord was a key step in encouraging other companies to declare their intent to
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garment industry had a number of fires and building collapses within the district. In February 2010, a fire in the Garib & Garib Sweater Factory took the lives of 21, while another fire killed 29 more at the “That's It Sportswear” factory in December of the same year. With deaths and buildings
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and safety standards, the accord requires that contracts by international retailers with Bangladesh manufacturers provide for compensation adequate to maintain safe buildings. Retailers agree to continue to support the Bangladesh textile industry despite possible higher costs. It is estimated that
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The 2018 Transition Key Accord was signed on 1 July 2018, in order to fulfill the same purposes as the 2013 Accord as well as maintaining the progress previously made. It is also a legally binding agreement between brands and trade unions and some of the key features include brand commitment to
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Later that same month, a fire at the Tazreen garment factory took the lives of 112 people, with the factory owners facing homicide charges. Following this devastating event, a new proposal was drawn up calling for: "Better regulation and stronger enforcement, Investment in safer facilities and
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were encouraged to sign the MoU, with Gap becoming unwilling and continuing to employ the same methods of self-checking that had been used prior to the draft of the MoU. Both PVH Corp. and Tchibo signed MoUs with labor rights organizations in 2012 with terms similar to the Bangladesh Accord.
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accessed 23 May 2013, sections 22 and 23 of the accord: "...participating brands and retailers will negotiate commercial terms with their suppliers which ensure that it is financially feasible for the factories to maintain safe workplaces and comply with upgrade and remediation requirements
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As of September 2019, there has been a 90% initial remediation progress rate at Accord-covered factories. 254 factories have completed the initial remediation and there has been over 90% initial remediation at 1,120 factories.
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announced the Bangladesh Worker Safety Initiative. The Initiative drew criticism from labour groups who complained that it was less stringent than the Accord and lacked legally binding commitments to pay for improvements.
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that resulted in the death of more than 1100 people and injured more than 2000. In June 2013, an implementation plan was agreed leading to the incorporation of the Bangladesh Accord Foundation in the
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The Accord is governed by a Steering Committee that consists of representatives from the signatory companies and trade unions along with a neutral chair from the International Labor Organization (
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The German government sponsored a meeting of retailers and NGOs at the beginning of May, and the meeting set a deadline of midnight of 16 May 2013 to sign up to the agreement. Working with the
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in Bangladesh began attempting to work with the major companies involved to approach health and safety concerns within factories. One result of these meetings was the first draft of the
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One of the key features of the 2018 Accord is that it has pledged to hand over its functions to the Bangladesh government's Remediation and Coordination Cell (RCC), a unit of the
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and the government of Bangladesh is required. A steering committee which governs the accord is established as are dispute resolution procedures such as
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A commitment by signatory brands to ensure sufficient funds are available for remediation and to maintain sourcing relationships
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The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh: A New Paradigm for Limiting Buyers’ Liability in Global Supply Chains?
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Firm participation in voluntary regulatory initiatives: The Accord, Alliance, and US garment importers from Bangladesh
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The transition started gradually, with the RCC taking on some of the inspection and remediation duties at factories.
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sign as well. Numerous companies had signed up by the deadline, covering over 1,000 Bangladeshi garment factories.
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Democratically elected health and safety committees in all factories to identify and act on health and safety risks
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A five-year legally binding agreement between brands and trade unions to ensure a safe working environment in the
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Worker empowerment through an extensive training program, complaints mechanism and right to refuse unsafe work.
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cited liability concerns. According to spokespersons for the retail industry, American courts, which allow
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An independent inspection program supported by brands in which workers and trade unions are involved
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the total cost may be $ 1 billion, about $ 500,000 per factory. Close co-operation with the
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Public disclosure of all factories, inspection reports and corrective action plans (CAP)
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On 10 July 2013, a group of 17 major North American retailers calling themselves the
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Istituto nazionale per l'assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro
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Most North American retailers did not sign the accord. Companies like
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might apply thus foreclosing suits by Bangladesh workers under the
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Rob Wayss (Executive Director & Acting Chief Safety Inspector)
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Steven Greenhouse & Stephanie Clifford (10 July 2013).
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Clifford, Stephanie; Steven Greenhouse (2 September 2013).
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Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments
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For a complete list see the Bangladesh Accord website.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Foundation
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Bangladesh
Inspection
bangladeshaccord.org
Global Framework Agreement
brands
retailers
trade unions
Ready Made Garment
Rana Plaza building collapse
Bangladesh
Netherlands
Bangladeshi RMG industry
multistakeholder governance
building inspection
fire
International Labour Organization
arbitration
Bangladesh
NGOs
Memorandum of Understanding
PVH Corp
Tchibo
Clean Clothes Campaign
Worker Rights Consortium
International Labor Rights Forum
Maquila Solidarity Network

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