Overview
Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is a global network of over 220 organisations operating in over 45 countries, dedicated to improving working conditions and empowering workers in the global garment and sportswear industry. Founded in 1989 by activists in the Netherlands, the network bridges the gap between consumers and workers to hold multinationals accountable for abuse and exploitation while pushing for long-term industry change.
Mission and focus areas
The Clean Clothes Campaign Network works to structurally improve working conditions and support the empowerment of manufacturing workers in global garment and sportswear supply chains so that governments protect employment rights and human rights, companies respect these rights and workers have access to remedy for violations of these rights. The network focuses on ensuring people who make clothes have a right to safe factories, fair contracts and wages, and freedom to organise.
Structure and governance
The CCC is a network of unions, labour rights organisations, and grassroots groups. The campaign also participates in other networks such as OECDWatch, the Worker-Driven Social Responsibility Network, and the EU-focused Textile Group.
Programs and offerings
The campaign operates an Urgent Appeal system for workers facing injustices in factories to alert the network and trigger public solidarity and pressure campaigns. Its work includes co-developing global campaigns with workers to achieve binding solutions for living wages and workplace safety, such as the International Accord. CCC conducts research, investigation, and direct action to educate the public on labour issues. Major programs include the #PayYourWorkers campaign, the Transparency Pledge, and the Fashion Checker, which monitors living wage promises. They also co-organise mutual capacity developmental trainings with worker groups.
The Clean Clothes Campaign Network works to structurally improve working conditions and support the empowerment of manufacturing workers in global garment and sportswear supply chains so that governments protect employment rights and human rights, companies respect these rights and workers have access to remedy for violations of these rights.
