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#WeDemandTk16000: International solidarity with the workers in Bangladesh
by Neva Nahtigal — published 12-10-2018 — last modified 12-10-2018 09:03 — filed under: , ,
The struggle for a minimum wage in Bangladesh that would enable a decent life continues. Following a series of public rallies, press conferences and round tables, a number of workers are on a hunger strike today. This action, organized by the National Garment Workers Federation (NGWF), an IndustriALL global union affiliate, should serve as a stark reminder that the announced minimum wage of 8,000 taka will leave many workers and their families hungry and unable to cover other basic living cost.
Located in News / … / 10 / 12
9 Dead and 50 Wounded in Garment Factory Tragedy Bangladesh
by geertjan — published 06-06-2004 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: ,
Please take action to support union demands in the wake of another garment factory tragedy occurred in Bangladesh. On May 3rd nine women were trampled to death and 50 others injured when they ran for their lives after a false fire alarm, at a building housing several garment factories in Bangladesh.
Located in News / … / 06 / 06
21 Workers Die at Bangladeshi Factory Fire
by geertjan — published 02-03-2010 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: , ,
Bangladesh unions and international labour rights organisations are calling for immediate action from brands and the government of Bangladesh following a fatal factory fire which killed at least 21 workers and injured a further 50.
Located in News / … / 03 / 02
100 days until current Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord
by Christie Miedema — published 22-02-2018 — last modified 22-02-2018 08:15 — filed under: , ,
With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord.
Located in News / … / 02 / 22
“Stop the killing, act now” Clean Clothes Campaign urges brands to sign Safety Agreement
by geertjan — published 26-04-2013 — last modified 28-05-2013 14:52 — filed under: , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign is sickened by the preventable collapse of Rana Plaza and condemns brands for their failure to prevent such heavy loss of life once again. Brands must now come forward, ensure emergency steps are taken and pay without delay into a compensation fund for the victims and their families. They must also commit to prevent future disasters.
Located in News / … / 04 / 29
Accord on Fire and Building Safety
by Paul Roeland — published 03-10-2013 — last modified 10-10-2013 14:11 — filed under: ,
After exposure in the media for lack of workers' safety at their Bangladeshi suppliers, the owner of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein signed a binding Safety Agreement with Bangladeshi and international labour organisations in March 2012. In August 2012 German retailer Tchibo was the second company to sign this agreement.
Located in Behind The Scenes / Review 2012 / Urgent appeal cases in 2012
Accord Safety Bangladesh announces implementation plan
by Paul Roeland — published 08-07-2013 — last modified 10-07-2013 09:31 — filed under: , , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign, as one of the witnesses to signing of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, congratulates the implementation team on the excellent progress that has been made, which has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of Bangladeshi garment workers. We welcome the strong commitment from brands to improving health and safety in Bangladeshi garment factories,' says Ben Vanpeperstraete, Clean Clothes Campaign.
Located in News / … / 07 / 08
Action for safe factories in Bangladesh on 5th anniversary of Spectrum disaster
by geertjan — published 11-04-2010 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: , , , ,
April 11 marks the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the Spectrum/Shahriyar Sweater factory in Bangladesh, which killed 64 workers and injured 80, 54 of whom were seriously injured. The Spectrum collapse focused global attention on the chronic safety problems in the Bangladesh garment industry. To mark the anniversary of the Spectrum collapse, the CCC, the Maquila Solidarity Network (Canada), and the International Labor Rights Forum (USA) call upon all buyers sourcing garments in Bangladesh to take proactive, sustained, and coordinated measures to help eliminate these systemic problems.
Located in News / … / 04 / 11
Activists protest fashion brands' failure to pay Bangladesh disaster victims compensation
by Paul Roeland — published 24-05-2013 — last modified 24-05-2013 06:59 — filed under: , , , , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign activists are set to stage protests across Europe on 24th May calling on major brands to pay compensation for fire and building collapse victims in Bangladesh. The protests take place exactly one month after the Rana Plaza factory collapse and exactly six months after the Tazreen fire killed 1239 in total.
Located in News / … / 05 / 24
Agreement on Tazreen compensation announced
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 23-11-2014 — last modified 24-11-2014 02:12 — filed under: , , , , ,
Two years after over 120 people lost their lives trapped in the Tazreen Fashions factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, an agreement has been reached between IndustriALL Global Union and their local affiliates, Clean Clothes Campaign and C&A on a system for delivering compensation to the victims of the tragedy.
Located in News / … / 11 / 23
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