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Commitment to Ethical Partnerships<\/h2>\n

At Boston University, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and responsibility in all our operations. Our affiliation with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC) underscores our commitment to ensuring that all Boston University branded merchandise is produced under fair and safe labor conditions.<\/p>\n

Through these affiliations, Boston University strengthens its mission of fostering social responsibility and ethical leadership. We are proud to partner with organizations that are as committed to the well-being of workers as we are to the excellence of our brand.<\/p>\n

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Fair Labor Association<\/h3>\n

\"Fair<\/a>
As a member of the FLA, we participate in a proactive initiative to improve the working conditions in factories around the world. This affiliation ensures that our products are manufactured in a way that respects the rights of workers and adheres to strict labor standards. By collaborating with the FLA, we contribute to a global movement towards more ethical business practices, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the continuous improvement of labor conditions.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Fair Labor Association<\/a><\/p>\n

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Workers Rights Consortium<\/h3>\n

\"WRC<\/a>
Founded in 2000 by international labor rights experts, students, and leading universities, the WRC assists universities with enforcement of binding labor standards they have adopted to protect workers producing apparel and other goods bearing university logos. The WRC has over\u00a0145 university and college affiliates<\/a>\u00a0in the United States and Canada. The WRC also works with government entities, including municipal governments and pension funds, seeking to enforce human rights standards.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Workers Rights Consortium<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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