Post by account_disabled on Mar 13, 2024 1:16:01 GMT -5
Who are vulnerable to forced labor in cocoa and artisanal gold mining. In Mexico and Costa Rica, we are partnering with the labor-rights organization Stronger Together on the responsible recruitment of seasonal migrant workers in avocados, berries, bananas, and pineapples (these workers often depend on intermediaries to find work, which makes them vulnerable to fees and debt bondage). We’re adapting Stronger Together’s Responsible Recruitment Toolkit to this context, training farmers and labor providers to use the toolkit, and promoting responsible recruitment practices among governments, industry associations, and other stakeholders. Working conditions Dangerous and poor working conditions jeopardize the well-being of workers. Our standards include protections such as access to clean drinking water, adequate sanitation, and health care; maternity leave; and the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Protecting the human rights of rural people is at the core of the Rainforest Alliance's mission On Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, employers must meet legal minimum wages and demonstrate progress toward paying a living wage Agrochemicals can pose a health risk to workers, so when agrochemicals absolutely must be used (the harshest are not allowed at all, and manual or biological methods are the first line of defense in our agricultural programs), workers must receive training on how to safely handle these substances, and personal BYB Directory protective equipment must be worn. A 2019 study by Wageningen University compared 13 Rainforest Alliance Certified banana farms to 16 non-certified farms in Colombia. Workers at certified farms were more likely to wear all their personal protective equipment. They also found that all certified farms surveyed had a designated occupational health professional, compared to only 19 percent of the non-certified farms. Toward a living wage Poverty is key among the many conditions that make workers vulnerable to exploitation and labor rights abuses.
Sometimes workers can’t afford to turn down even the worst jobs; someone may accept a job offer far away, only to find out that the payment or conditions are not as promised—but the person is stuck, having no money for transportation to leave. On certified farms, employers must meet legal minimum wages and demonstrate progress toward paying a living wage—the amount of money a household needs to cover basic expenses, like housing and groceries, and put aside a little for emergencies (the amount varies according to the family’s specific location). The Global Living Wage Coalition, which the Rainforest Alliance co-founded and co-chairs, works to determine the living wage for workers, depending on sector and location. But some farm owners have such a small margin of profit that they can’t afford to pay their workers a living wage. This is one reason the Rainforest Alliance works with companies, governments, and other NGOs, as the burden of providing a living income for farmers and paying workers a living wage must be shared across the entire supply chain. Gender equality Women play an essential role in rural economies: 64 percent of women in low-income countries and 42 percent in lower middle-income countries work in agriculture.
Protecting the human rights of rural people is at the core of the Rainforest Alliance's mission On Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, employers must meet legal minimum wages and demonstrate progress toward paying a living wage Agrochemicals can pose a health risk to workers, so when agrochemicals absolutely must be used (the harshest are not allowed at all, and manual or biological methods are the first line of defense in our agricultural programs), workers must receive training on how to safely handle these substances, and personal BYB Directory protective equipment must be worn. A 2019 study by Wageningen University compared 13 Rainforest Alliance Certified banana farms to 16 non-certified farms in Colombia. Workers at certified farms were more likely to wear all their personal protective equipment. They also found that all certified farms surveyed had a designated occupational health professional, compared to only 19 percent of the non-certified farms. Toward a living wage Poverty is key among the many conditions that make workers vulnerable to exploitation and labor rights abuses.
Sometimes workers can’t afford to turn down even the worst jobs; someone may accept a job offer far away, only to find out that the payment or conditions are not as promised—but the person is stuck, having no money for transportation to leave. On certified farms, employers must meet legal minimum wages and demonstrate progress toward paying a living wage—the amount of money a household needs to cover basic expenses, like housing and groceries, and put aside a little for emergencies (the amount varies according to the family’s specific location). The Global Living Wage Coalition, which the Rainforest Alliance co-founded and co-chairs, works to determine the living wage for workers, depending on sector and location. But some farm owners have such a small margin of profit that they can’t afford to pay their workers a living wage. This is one reason the Rainforest Alliance works with companies, governments, and other NGOs, as the burden of providing a living income for farmers and paying workers a living wage must be shared across the entire supply chain. Gender equality Women play an essential role in rural economies: 64 percent of women in low-income countries and 42 percent in lower middle-income countries work in agriculture.