As religious leaders in the United States, we believe in the importance of fair treatment of workers and respect for worker rights everywhere, at home and abroad. All our faith traditions support workers’ rights, living wages, safe working conditions, and a voice in the workplace through unions and collective action.

ILRF encourages florists and other selling flowers to look for the certification labels of Veriflora and TransFair USA as one way to better the conditions for cut flower workers.

This document is a basic informational guide with information about Veriflora and TransFair USA and also indicates which retailers have the certified flowers available.

Is investment in the garment industry in Africa a helpful development tool? The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has, since 2000, provided free access to the U.S. market for specified goods produced or processed in the poorest African countries. Most AGOA benefits are taken by oil producing countries. The largest investments in manufacturing are in the garment industry. However, throughout the world, garment industries have been the most footloose, moving from country to country following government incentives and low wages.