As workplaces and supply chains evolve to reflect the changing world around us, so do risks to workers' rights. In an increasingly connected world, issues such as climate change, labor migration, and artificial intelligence require us to take collective and thoughtful approaches to upholding human rights at work. At the same time, systemic labor risks related to wages, discrimination, and working conditions, among others, remain ongoing challenges throughout supply chains - underscoring the need due diligence at all levels. It is with all these challenges in mind that SAI has undertaken the current revision of our SA8000 Standard for Decent Work.

Read more about the revision's goals and processes.

SAI relies on a consultative process and the inclusion of diverse stakeholder perspectives in undertaking this revision process. Last year, SAI held 13 workshops across 10 countries to gather feedback on our initial draft materials. We now invite anyone with an interest in human rights at work to review and provide input to the drafted Standard during our public comment period.

We look forward to your insights and appreciate your support of SAI's work to advance human rights for workers around the world.

The revised SA8000 Standard draft is now posted online for public review until November 15, 2024.

Learn about the revision process and access the SA8000 Standard draft and guiding documents for review.

Please send us a message at sa8000@sa-intl.org with any questions.

SAI will deliver public webinars to provide details about the revision process and guidance for how to review and provide feedback to the draft Standard. Recordings will be available for those who cannot attend.

We invite anyone with an interest in the future of decent work to review the draft Standard and provide comments, feedback, and suggestions. This includes:

• SA8000 system users (certified organizations, certification bodies, auditors, buyers, etc.)
• Workers, unions, and their advocates
• Small business owners and their representatives at all levels of supply chains
• Other buyers, suppliers, and private sector associations
• Policymakers, governments, and international agencies
• Community advocates with insights on workers’ rights impacts by organizations
• Other standard setters and labor rights experts

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Social Accountability Consultant Training Course

💻 Virtual Course

📅 November 4 - 6, 2024

⏰ 6:00 - 8:00am EST

✅ Registration Deadline: October 18

Please note: Participants of this course are required to have completed the SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training Course

IRIS Ethical Recruitment Auditor Training

📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

📅 December 2 - 5, 2024

⏰ 9:00AM - 5:00PM MYT

SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training Course

📍 Sabah, Malaysia | September 23 - 27 (English)

📍 Stockholm, Sweden | September 23 - 27 (English)

📍 Treviso, Italy | September 30 - October 4 (Italian)

📍 New York City, USA | October 14 - 18 (English)

📍 Coimbatore, India | October 21 - 25 (English)

📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh | October 28 - November 1 (English)

📍 Shenzhen, China | October 28 - November 1 (Chinese)

📍 Hamburg, Germany | November 4 - 8 (English)

SA8000 Advanced Lead Auditor Training Course

📍 New Delhi, India | December 2 - 4 (English)

SAI is hiring! Apply to join our dynamic global team. Open roles:

• SAAS Accreditation Auditor | Various Locations
• Consultant-Trainer & Translator, Labor Standards (Arabic) | Global (MENA preferred)
• Consultant-Trainer & Translator, Labor Standards (French) | Global (Europe or North Africa preferred)
• Consultant-Subject Matter Expert, Human Rights | Global
• Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
• Privacy (related to employees and workers)
• Child Rights, Protection against Child Labor, and Young Worker Issues

Please carefully review the job description and application instructions for all positions before applying on our careers page. For questions, contact: recruits@sa-intl.org

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