Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union

A trade union representing workers in the textile industry in Tamil Nadu, advocating for their rights and health conditions.

CCI Score

63.71

-0.10% May 31

Latest Event

Union Exposes Hazardous Heat Conditions in Textile Factories

Trade union leader Thivya Rakini recounted fainting on the factory floor due to extreme heat, highlighting severe working conditions and health risks faced by women garment workers in Tamil Nadu. The union's call for better workplace safety measures underscores an anti-authoritarian stance in defending worker rights.

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Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

MAY

23

2025

Union Exposes Hazardous Heat Conditions in Textile Factories
75.00

Trade union leader Thivya Rakini recounted fainting on the factory floor due to extreme heat, highlighting severe working conditions and health risks faced by women garment workers in Tamil Nadu. The union's call for better workplace safety measures underscores an anti-authoritarian stance in defending worker rights.
NOV

25

2024

TTCU Empowers Workers with Dindigul Agreement
80.74

The Tamil Nadu Textile & Common Labour Union played a pivotal role in the transformative Dindigul Agreement, which was established to eliminate gender-based violence and harassment in garment factories. The agreement includes the implementation of a Shop Floor Monitor system that empowers women workers to document and address workplace injustices, reinforcing worker rights and safety.
+85

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 24

TTCU’s active involvement in the Dindigul Agreement underscores a strong commitment to enhancing labor rights and protecting workers from harassment and retaliation. This initiative not only creates safer workplace conditions but also empowers marginalized workers, particularly women, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian principles and counteracting exploitative labor practices.

The ripple effects of worker power: How the Dindigul Agreement is transforming lives
APR

05

2022

TTCU Leads Agreement to Combat Gender-Based Violence
58.33

TTCU, a women-led Dalit-majority trade union, along with global labour rights organizations and H&M, signed a legally binding agreement to implement measures such as 'Safe Circles', regular training, and enhanced reporting mechanisms to address gender-based violence and harassment at a major garment production unit in Tamil Nadu.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 24

The union's role in securing a comprehensive agreement to combat gender-based violence and harassment underscores its commitment to worker rights and safety. Initiatives like 'Safe Circles' and improved internal complaint mechanisms not only protect vulnerable workers but also challenge the oppressive practices often associated with authoritarian labor environments.

H&M signs agreement with supplier and trade union to end gender-based violence
APR

01

2022

TTCU Leads Groundbreaking Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
61.58

The Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union (TTCU) has successfully mobilized over 11,000 members and spearheaded a global campaign following the tragic murder of a worker. This campaign culminated in the historic Dindigul Agreement, which enshrines comprehensive protections against gender-based violence and harassment in factories, transport, and worker hostels, thereby addressing systemic inequalities in an industry dominated by male leadership.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

May 24

The union’s mobilization and advocacy for gender-based violence protections represents strong public and political engagement, challenging established power dynamics in the garment industry—a move that counters authoritarian and exploitative practices.

Women garment workers organize against gender-based violence
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 24

By negotiating the Dindigul Agreement and explicitly addressing the safety and rights of marginalized women workers—including Dalit and migrant women—the TTCU has demonstrated a high commitment to labor rights and ethical human practices, reinforcing anti-authoritarian labor reforms.

Women garment workers organize against gender-based violence
APR

01

2022

Dindigul Agreement to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
58.27

In April 2022, factories, fashion companies, and the women-led Indian union TTCU, in partnership with the Asia Floor Wage Alliance and Global Labor Justice, signed the Dindigul Agreement. This enforceable agreement aims to eliminate caste and gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 24

The initiative, led by the women-led TTCU, establishes enforceable protections against caste- and gender-based violence and harassment. This action significantly advances labor rights and worker safety, marking a strong progressive step in supporting marginalized communities and enhancing human rights in the workplace.

Fact Sheet: The Dindigul Agreement to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment – Asia Floor Wage Alliance
FEB

01

2021

TTCU Calls for Binding Agreement to End Gender-Based Violence
48.34

The Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union (TTCU) called on major garment brands, including H&M, Gap, and PVH, to negotiate an enforceable binding agreement aimed at ending systemic gender-based violence in the supply chain, following the murder of a garment worker amid ongoing harassment and threats.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 24

The union’s advocacy for a binding agreement to protect women workers addresses systemic gender-based violence and exploitation in the garment industry. This strong stance in favor of worker rights and safety is a clear anti-authoritarian move that challenges exploitative practices.

India: Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union calls on buyers to agree to enforceable binding agreement to end gender-based violence at Natchi Apparels
+70

Public and Political Behavior

May 24

By mobilizing public pressure and demanding accountability from major global brands, the union is engaging in significant public and political behavior that challenges opaque corporate practices and reinforces the rights of marginalized workers.

India: Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union calls on buyers to agree to enforceable binding agreement to end gender-based violence at Natchi Apparels