In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) terminated all contracts under its International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) division, including the Sustentar project, led by SAI. We recognize the significant contributions and Continue Reading...
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MY Voice Project Comes to a Close
A note from MY Voice Project Director: In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) terminated all contracts under its International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) division, including the MY Voice project, led by SAI with Continue Reading...
Open Now: Public Comment Period for SA8000:2026 Translations
Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish translations of the SA8000:2026 Standard (Working Draft) are open for public comment until August 11, 2025. The purpose of this review period is to ensure that the intent and interpretation of the Continue Reading...
World Day Against Child Labor: Mobilizing Communities
From 2019 to 2024, the USDOL-funded Palma Futuro project worked to promote acceptable working conditions and the prevention and eradication of child labor and forced labor in palm oil supply chains in Colombia and Ecuador. Through the Continue Reading...
SAI joins 100+ organizations urging full restoration of USDOL/ILAB programming
Today, we join more than 100 civil society organizations calling on the Department of Labor to restore funding for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) to fight forced labor and child labor globally. These programs promoted Continue Reading...
Moratorium on SA8000 Applications for Accreditation
With Immediate Effect – February 5, 2025 Due to the introduction of significant changes to SA8000 accreditation and certification requirements, SAI (Social Accountability International, the creator and owner of the SA8000 Standard), has Continue Reading...
