Promoting Decent work for Homeworks in Global Garment and Textile Supply Chains: Corporate Codes Of Conduct And Other Initiatives

The paper examines the implications and impact of corporate codes of conduct of international brands in global garment and textile supply chains on the fair and decent treatment of homeworkers. It also identifies other governance approaches and initiatives that promote decent work in global supply chains and that take into account the particularities of homework. Based on the review, it provides pointers for homeworkers and their organizations for advocacy and action to be recognized as integral to sustainable supply chains and to protect and promote their right to decent work.