Garment workers in Bangladesh are literally dying for a living wage, with
police using sticks, rubber bullets and even live rounds against
protesters.

H&M has now pledged to pay garment workers more -- let's tell Gap to do
the same:

[ [link removed] ]Photo of garment worker protest. Dhaka, Bangladesh - October 13, 2023:
The National Garment Workers Federation.


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John,

Fast fashion workers in Bangladesh are literally dying for a living wage,
with police using sticks, rubber bullets and even live rounds against
protesters.

Recent protests have pushed the government to announce a hike in the
minimum wage last month -- it's still only half of what workers need
for shelter, food, and other necessities. 

But we can't leave them to fight this alone.

With enough public pressure, we can make Gap and other global fashion
brands ensure that their supply chains are sweatshop-free. H&M, a close
competitor of Gap, has just agreed to increase what it pays in Bangladesh.
That's why a spotlight on Gap right now could work:

[ [link removed] ]Tell Gap: Support a living wage for your garment workers in Bangladesh!

Bangladeshi garment workers have long endured inadequate pay and harsh
working conditions to produce apparel for some of the world's largest
fashion brands. These workers aren’t just demanding a wage increase;
they’re fighting for a fundamental change in how they are valued and
treated. This is about more than just numbers on a paycheck; it's about
respect, dignity, and fairness.

The response of the Bangladeshi government to these protests has been
alarmingly repressive. The fact that 23,000 workers have been sued and
hundreds arrested is a blatant attempt to silence their legitimate
demands, but we can support them today — and if enough of us take action,
we can create a groundswell that the fashion industry won’t be able to
ignore.

By supporting higher purchase prices, H&M set a precedent in the fast
fashion industry. If Gap does the same, it could create a ripple effect,
encouraging other major players to move before they're the next target of
a public campaign. 

This isn't just about improving conditions in Bangladesh; it's about
transforming the global garment industry into a more ethical and
sustainable sector. When you sign this petition, you're helping to build a
future where fair wages and safe working conditions are the norm, not the
exception.

[ [link removed] ]Tell Gap: Follow H&M's lead and raise purchase prices for garments made
in Bangladesh!



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Thanks for all that you do,
Will, Eoin and the team at Ekō


More information:

[ [link removed] ]Bangladesh: Union leaders say cases have been filed against 23,000
garment workers in connection with recent minimum wage protests Business &
Human Rights Resource Centre. 15 November 2023.
[ [link removed] ]23,000 garment workers sued for unrest over minimum wage: union
leaders The Daily Star. 15 November 2023.
[ [link removed] ]H&M increases prices paid to its Bangladesh garment suppliers Just
Style. 24 November 2023.

 

 

 

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