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Project to improve working conditions for women in South India's fabric mills - Exclusive
2019-09-30 14:43:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The first phase of a project by Shop Direct, Next Plc and Varner to improve employment conditions for young women in South India's fabric mills has engaged almost 9,500 people, with the partnership now gearing up for a second phase, due to launch later this year - with plans including the launch of an app for workers to provide feedback.
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Working Mother magazine ranks top companies for women of color
2014-05-14 04:38:54| Agriculture - Topix.net
General Mills is one of the top five companies for women of color, according to a new listing from Working Mother magazine.
Merck for Mothers Working to End the Tragedy of Women in America Dying in Childbirth and Pregnancy
2013-11-19 14:35:31| Merck.com - Corporate News
Dateline City: WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. Initial commitment of $6 million dedicated to addressing growing U.S. problem Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Merck for Mothers has launched programs aimed at decreasing the number of women across the United States who die from or suffer severe complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.The maternal mortality rate in this country has nearly doubled since 1990, despite significant progress in reducing rates globally. In addition, more than 50,000 women a year in the United States one every 10 minutes nearly die from a severe complication they experience during pregnancy or childbirth. Language: English Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
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Flame Resistant Garments target working women.
2013-08-07 14:31:06| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Offering protection without sacrificing comfort and style, FR WorkWear for Her includes knit shirts, button down shirts, sweatshirts, pants, and jeans in wide selection of options and colors. Selected styles comply with NFPA 70E standards for arc flash protection as well as NFPA 2112 standards for flash fire hazards. This story is related to the following:Safety and Security EquipmentSearch for suppliers of: Women's Shirts | Women's Clothing | Flame Retardant Clothing |
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More working women 'could lift GDP'
2013-06-04 13:31:48| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Increasing the number of women in the workforce would dramatically boost the UK's economic growth, according to a government-backed report.