Routledge Workers' Rights and Labor Compliance in Global Supply Chains

This Routledge book examines how market-based approaches, particularly social labelling, can protect and improve labour standards across global apparel supply chains. It traces the historical development of social labelling from both trade union and consumer perspectives, exploring the real-world possibilities and practical limitations of these market-driven compliance mechanisms. The work compares labelling initiatives implemented across different countries and industries, offering valuable insights into industry viewpoints and consumer expectations regarding social compliance in global manufacturing. By investigating the intersection of economic incentives and worker protections, this book provides business leaders, policymakers, and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of whether social labels can effectively deliver meaningful improvements to working conditions worldwide.