Justice, training, and support that create lasting change.

Empowering Workers. Strengthening Communities.

Who We Are

Workers Resource Centre (WRC) is a joint initiative of the National Coordination Committee for Workers’ Education (NCCWE) and the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC), working to strengthen workers’ rights and trade union capacity in Bangladesh.

Established in 2017 and launched in 2018 with support from the ILO SDIR Project (funded by the Governments of Denmark and Sweden), WRC focuses on empowering unions-especially in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector-while also supporting industry and workers.

Governance: 14-member Board of Trustees (7 from NCCWE, 7 from IBC)
Network: 26 federations (11 national, 15 sectoral)

Empowering unions. Strengthening representation. Advancing workers’ rights.

What We Do

At WRC, we focus on several core areas:

Legal Empowerment: Providing paralegal support, legal advice, and dispute resolution.
Capacity Building: Offering training programs for trade unions, particularly in the RMG sector.
Advocacy & Policy Work: Working with the government and international bodies to improve labor laws and policies.

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Vision

A JUST and INCLUSIVE Bangladesh where all workers—formal, informal, and migrant—are free from exploitation and empowered to realize their rights, dignity, and full potential.

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Mission

Establishing the SUSTAINABLE WRC which will contribute to the reduction of all forms of violation, discrimination and harassment towards ensuring that the workers in Bangladesh are enjoying their full rights with dignity.

In Bangladesh, youth represent nearly one-third of the population, and while their participation in trade unions has been limited in the past, they are steadily making their mark. Young workers are increasingly uniting, raising their voices, and building leadership within unions.

Step by step, they are overcoming challenges, growing stronger, and shaping a more inclusive and dynamic labour movement for the future.

15 Key Achievements of WRC

Key institutional strengths and milestones that reflect our credibility, reach, and impact

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Joint National Platform

Strengthened relationships and solidarity.

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Credibility and Acceptance

Recognized across all circles.

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Women Committee

Empowering women within the workforce.

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Paralegal Services

6,018 cases (as of Oct 2022), 49% resolved; supported by 1 full-time and 8 rotating lawyers.

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Youth Committee

Engaging youth in trade union efforts.

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Strategy Development

Developed Sustainability Strategy (2021–2026) and a Women Committee five-year strategy.

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Recent Strategic Upgrades

Created strategies for Women (2025–2028) and Youth Committees (2025–2028).

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Membership Strength

26 federations; 41% of unionized members; 1.39 million workers.

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International Collaboration & Partnership

Partnered with ILO-Nepal during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Master Trainers

Trained 101 master trainers in multiple topics.

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Institutional Policies

Developed HR and financial policies.

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Collective Bargaining Toolkit

A toolkit that can serve as an IGA tool.

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Research Partnerships

Broadened research collaborations and short-term academic partnerships.

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Representation in National & International Platforms

Active participation in Trade Union and International Labour Standards (TU-ILS).

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Public Outreach and Reputation

Expanded outreach through a dedicated website.

Meet Our Youth Committee 2026

Young leaders shaping change through voice, action, and service

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Helen Rahman

Chairman

Bangladesh Revolutionary Garments Ltd

miqy@mailinator.com

+8801718069373

Chanchal Zoarder

CEO

Sristi IT

bdchanchal@gmail.com

+8801718069373

Z M SHADLI BENZADID

Managing Director

Astha Foundation

bdchanchal@gmail.com

+8801718069373

James Bonner

Secretary

Huff Castaneda Trading

vanenik@mailinator.com

+1 (319) 315-3841

Iris Bradford

General Member

Pittman Castro Plc

hurebi@mailinator.com

+1 (993) 958-7128

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Our Partners

Stronger together for people, progress, and change

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to empower workers and improve labor rights. Whether you are an individual or an organization, there are several ways you can help us achieve our goals.