Join the FLA

FLA-affiliated companies, suppliers, colleges and universities, licensees, and NGOs are leaders in the worldwide fight against sweatshop labor. By joining together to maximize their impact on industry practices, Fair Labor Association affiliates create the potential for lasting change at thousands of factories around the world.

Companies

Companies or suppliers that join the FLA share a committment to promoting international labor standards within their supply chains. FLA affiliated companies and suppliers range from large multinational corporations producing for the global market to medium and small businesses that are focused on local markets, including the U.S. collegiate market. 

If you would like learn more about becoming an FLA participating company or a participating supplier, please contact Jorge Perez-Lopez at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are a company that manufactures licensed products for an FLA-affiliated college or university and are interested in joining the FLA, please visit our online Licensee Help Center, which contains a description of the licensee categories and requirements and a link to our online registration system. Please contact Jennifer Clarke at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (for Category B licensees) or Christine Briscoe at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  (for Category C licensees) with any additional questions. 

Colleges and Universities

Colleges and universities are increasingly seeks assurances that products bearing their names are produced in fair and decent working conditions. The FLA provides an opportunity for colleges and universities to demonstrate their leadership and action on this issue by ensuring fair labor standards in the production of their collegiate licensed goods.

To learn more about affiliating with the FLA as a college or university, download the university registration form.  If you have additional questions about this program, please contact Heeral Coleman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NGOs and Trade Unions

NGOs and trade unions are fundamental to the development and operation of the FLA.  From assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures at the Board level to factory-level involvement as accredited monitors and providing of capacity building services, NGOs and trade unions play a valuable role in advancing workers’ rights through the FLA system.

To learn more about getting involved in the FLA as an NGO, contact Heewon Brindle-Khym at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .