We all heard the sad news about the collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh two weeks ago. More than 900 people lost their lives in this terrible accident, an accident that could have been prevented. I have now heard just this morning about a factory fire killing eight innocent people in the same city (Dhaka). Garment workers are working in terrible conditions for much less than minimum wage and they are now risking their lives.
‘The disaster has renewed concerns about the often deadly working conditions in Bangladesh’s £12.8bn garment industry, which provides clothing for major retailers around the world’.
Source: Sky News
However something is finally going to be done about the safety of those who make the clothes we wear. The clothing we take for granted, not thinking about where they have come from or what risks have been taken to make them. I was so pleased to read this article on avazz.org about different brands starting with Calvin Klein, signing a very strong building and safety pact. Many other brands are thought to sign the pact very soon including Gap and H&M. If this strong pact can be formed it will hopefully save lives and stop our garment factory workers being injured in such disasters.
Click here to read the full article
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/crushed_to_make_our_clothes_ss/?wXidybbImage Sourced from www.guardian.co.uk
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