Bangladesh, site of the horrific garment factory collapse in April, has retained Foley Hoag to promote the government's interest in workers' rights.
FH also will stress the importance of trade with Bangladesh to members of the Congress and the Obama administration and maintaining trade breaks for the impoverished nation.
More than 1,000 workers died in the building collapse.
A Labor Dept. statement released this month said, "Reports have shown that sub-standard buildings, poor emergency procedures, blocked fire exits, overcrowded workplaces, and inadequate inspection practices have resulted in a high death toll." It made a $2.5M grant to improve garment plant conditions in Bangladesh.
The country's central banker, Atiur Rahman, told the BBC today that the vast number of Bangladesh's factories comply with safety regulations. He urged garment buyers and trade unions to push for improved working conditions.
Gare Smith, founder of FL's corporate social responsibility heads the lobbying push for Bangladesh.
He coordinates activities with Akramul Qader, Bangladesh's ambassador to the U.S.
Edelman is providing communications support to Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries under an agreement capped at $97,100 per month.
Ballard Partners has recruited State Department veteran Matt Bryza as a senior policy advisor.
Teneo has extended its contract with the Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation for an additional four months to July 31, adding another $1.8M in fees to the New York firm’s coffers.
The Syrian Kurdish militia recruits Jim Dornan Strategies to press Congress for continued support in their battle against ISIS and Syrian president Bashar Assad.
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