The Fair Labor Association (FLA) has announced that its board of directors has voted to award Fair Labor Accreditation to Bella+Canvas, a wholesale apparel manufacturer.
Fair Labor Accredited companies are evaluated on an ongoing basis and must demonstrate continuous improvement in addressing working conditions and protecting workers’ rights. The decision by the FLA board follows a rigorous, multi-year review of Bella+Canvas’ business systems for compliance with international labor standards designed to protect workers in its global supply chains, according to a release.
“From the time they joined FLA, Bella+Canvas has been in the vanguard of responsible purchasing practices, with company leadership taking an active role in decisions that have an impact on workers,” says Jeff Vockrodt, FLA President and CEO. “We welcome Bella+Canvas to the ranks of Fair Labor Accredited members and congratulate them on this significant achievement.”
“In my 25 years in the apparel industry, I have found it widely recognized that FLA is the penultimate North Star regarding fair labor policies, sustainability in manufacturing, and ethical business practices,” says Norm Hullinger, president of Bella+Canvas. “I am so proud to be a part of an organization that has earned Fair Labor Accreditation and look forward to working closely with the FLA team to create a path of continuous improvement for Bella+Canvas.”
A version of this press release was originally published by the The Fair Labor Association.
