A joint commitment on promoting safety and health, the welfare of workers and business sustainability was signed by four garment and textile unions and three employer associations in Indonesia on August 06, 2020 during an online meeting.

The declaration refers to the ILO Call to Action in the Global Garment Industry, and commits to protect workers and employers from contracting COVID-19, reduce the escalation of the unemployment rate and the loss of income of workers.

Both employers and unions pledge to implement ILO core labour standards, comply with occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations and engage with government and brands to maintain jobs and livelihoods of workers.

IndustriALL Global Union affiliates, Garment and Textile Trade Union Federation (FSB GARTEKS), is among signatories of the declaration. The Indonesian Employers’ Association (APINDO), the Indonesian Textile Association (API) and the Indonesian Footwear Association (APRISINDO) represent employers.