Stronger Together US

🌟 Join Us for the Launch of the American Association of AgLabor Providers (AAALP)! 🌟 You are invited to the official launch of AAALP, a new national trade association dedicated to advancing professional, ethical, and sustainable labor practices in U.S. agriculture. 🗓️ Save the date: February 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12 PM - 1 PM ET | 9 AM - 10 AM PT 📍 Where: Online Webinar 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e7p9BzZw During this free one-hour webinar, you’ll learn about AAALP’s mission, vision, and membership benefits—and how we aim to transform the agricultural labor market by: 🌱 Promoting responsible recruitment practices 📚 Delivering education and training to strengthen businesses and workforces 🤝 Building a collaborative network to shape industry standards This event is for ALL businesses and individuals in the U.S. agricultural labor sector—from farm labor contractors and recruiters to growers and supply chain partners. 🗨️ Spread the Word! Invite your colleagues and supply chain partners to join as we explore membership opportunities and benefits tailored for labor providers and associate members. Together, we can enhance ethical labor practices and build stronger partnerships across the industry. Speaker lineup and agenda coming soon. www.aaalp.org | info@aaalp.org  #ResponsibleRecruitment #HumanRights #DueDiligence #agriculture  

👏 Desde Fundación Avina, agradecemos la confianza que Fundación Walmart ha puesto en nosotros y nosotras para coordinar y seguir impulsando la Comunidad de Aprendizaje para el Trabajo en el Sector Agrícola en América del Norte. Antes de cerrar un año de arduo trabajo, hemos tenido la oportunidad de gestionar un espacio de colaboración con las organizaciones pertenecientes a este grupo de trabajo; Equitable Food Initiative, Stronger Together, Fair Trade USA, Polaris (formerly Polaris Project), Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP), Cierto Global, IREX, The Wilson Center, Jornamex, World Vision México, y Verité. Este espacio de trabajo nos permitió: 📌 Idear nuevas formas en las que este grupo puede seguir generando incidencia en la agenda. 📌 Explorar nuestro trabajo en el sector privado, la sociedad civil, y el sector público. 📌 Definir nuestras actividades colaborativas para el 2025. 📌 Conectar con las experiencias y perspectivas de los representantes de una comunidad de personas trabajadoras agrícolas migrantes en Morelos, México. Nos entusiasma todo lo que viene para esta gran comunidad, ¡por un 2025 lleno de impacto en la agenda laboral del sector agrícola! 🎊 #PersonasTrabajaorasMigrantes #SectorAgrícola

We’re midway through our 12 days of Christmas crackers! Today we’re sharing the US Good Practice Implementation Checklist for Employers and Labor Providers. Download your copy here ➡️ https://loom.ly/KURnuVM Also available in Spanish ➡️ https://loom.ly/-6IJ97w Did you know we have a dedicated US LinkedIn page? Stronger Together US Follow our US team for more exciting updates and news #usproduce #responsiblerecruitment #agriculturallabor #migrantworkers #laborproviders

We’re midway through our 12 days of Christmas crackers! Today we’re sharing the US Good Practice Implementation Checklist for Employers and Labor Providers. Download your copy here ➡️ https://loom.ly/KURnuVM Also available in Spanish ➡️ https://loom.ly/-6IJ97w Did you know we have a dedicated US LinkedIn page? Stronger Together US Follow our US team for more exciting updates and news #usproduce #responsiblerecruitment #agriculturallabor #migrantworkers #laborproviders

🌟 Reflecting on the Community of Learning Event 🌟 We recently had the privilege of participating in the Community of Learning in Mexico, hosted by Fundación Avina and The Walmart Foundation. The event brought together representatives from over 10 organizations, all dedicated to strengthening human rights, responsible recruitment, and fair labor practices in the fresh produce industry. We explored shared goals and identified exciting opportunities for collaboration. These conversations remind us that working together can maximize our collective impact. How is your business driving change in your sector? 💡 Connect with us to learn more about our work and how we can help you achieve your goals: https://lnkd.in/en9-mP-n #ResponsibleRecruitment #HumanRights #CSR #ESG #Sustainability Stronger Together

🎉 Big News for Arkansas Global Connect! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Arkansas Global Connect (AGC) has been recognized for its commitment to responsible recruitment practices, earning Clearview certification! 🌍👏 This achievement highlights AGC’s dedication to ethical recruitment, ensuring transparency and fairness for all workers. As responsible recruitment becomes increasingly important, it's great to see leaders like AGC setting a powerful example in the industry. 🚜🌱 Check out the full story to learn more about their journey and how this certification drives positive change. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dChnY3-B #ResponsibleRecruitment #EthicalRecruitment #ClearviewCertified #LaborStandards #ArkansasGlobalConnect #SustainablePractices Control Union Stronger Together

🌍 According to the International Labour Organization, 20% of people in forced labor exploitation are trapped in debt bondage. That’s why so many brands, INGOs, trade associations, and more are committing to the Employer Pays Principle by eliminating recruitment fees for job seekers—a practice that has been repeatedly linked to debt bondage and exploitation. I had an incredible time teaming up with Veronica Ospina, Clare Fitton, and Nancy Phan to co-facilitate a session and dive deeper into the Employer Pays Principle and its relevance to the new SMETA 7 methodology. Sedex consulted with professionals and organizations like Stronger Together to elevate and enhance its audit methodology to align with the evolving needs of the industry. Outside of this specific session, it was inspiring to see how many human rights and sustainability professionals are leveraging Sedex technology to integrate human rights principles into their operations and supply chains. 🌱 With partnerships spanning more than 85,000 businesses globally, Sedex’s reach is truly remarkable! I was grateful for the opportunity to connect with industry leaders like ADM, McDonald's, Kellanova, Mars, and United Sports Brands to discuss challenges and explore solutions. 💼🔍 It was a pleasure connecting and learning from so many of you, including (but not limited to): Grace Valdevitt Orozco Clara Gibbs Emily Armstrong Sara Singh Molly Magerman Conrad Jacobs Gédéon Jaboin Carrie Cowdrey Pritesh Chauhan Sam Dubin Looking forward to the next conference and to continuing these important conversations! #XploreNA #SupplyChainSustainability #HumanRights #Sustainability #BusinessAndHumanRights #EmployerPaysPrinciple

📣 New training date: NOVEMBER 12 Stronger Together has launched a new interactive online "No Child Labor" training tailored for U.S. businesses. This training will equip businesses with practical steps to address child labor risks through management systems approaches aligned with international standards and national legislation.   Why Attend? 🔍 Comprehensive Understanding: Learn what constitutes child labor and how it can be hidden in U.S. supply chains. 💡 Actionable Insights: Leave knowing your next steps to identify, prevent, and address child labor within your business and/or supply chains. ✔ Alignment with Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP): Participating in this training supports adherence to ECIP’s charter principles, including Legal Compliance, Ethical Recruitment, Management Systems and Continuous Improvement, and Protection of Children and Young Workers.   Who Should Attend? U.S. businesses operating in ALL sectors   Date and Time?  📌 November 12, 2024, at 12 PM - 2 PM US ET (9 AM -11 AM PT)   👉 Sign Up Now: https://lnkd.in/ePJEw_ay   #EndChildLabor #HumanRights #SDGs #SupplyChain #Training #StrongerTogether #ResponsibleRecruitment #CSDD

Today, 30th July, marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. On this 10th annual global awareness day, the theme for this year is ‘leave no child behind’. According to the United Nations, one in three victims of human trafficking is a child. They also express that: ‘There is an urgent need to take comprehensive measures to protect vulnerable groups and help child victims. This requires joint efforts at national and international level. States must prioritize the protection of children, strengthen laws, improve law enforcement and provide more resources to combat child trafficking.’ (You read the whole article here: https://loom.ly/AmiQPe4) To support and equip businesses with practical first steps to address child labour risks in their operations and supply chains, Stronger Together US has developed a new workshop ‘No Child Labor’. Find out more on our website here: https://loom.ly/FoF6t1I #EndHumanTrafficking #awareness #exploitation #nochildlabor

An insightful final panel session on the 2nd day of #GFRR2024. Moderated by David Camp and with contributions from fantastic speakers Goretti Calvo (AgSocio), Pranay Rai (International Manpower Recruitment) and Veronica Ospina (Stronger Together), the session focussed on revealing insights on levers for change from those working directly in recruitment. Key reflections included: ✅ Commitment to responsible recruitment is starting to trickle down the supply chain, but continued collaboration across the value chain and with government and wider stakeholders is critical for advancing progress ✅ The supply and demand of responsible recruitment needs to be a loop in order to be sustainable; when labour recruiters/providers invest in responsible recruitment to achieve market differentiation, this needs to lead to market recognition so that it will catalyse a wider industry take-up ✅ Professionalisation and education is essential for improving capability across the recruitment industry. This leads to the mitigation of risks for both businesses and workers. For more information on AAALP contact usainfo@stronger2gether.org #responsiblerecruitment