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Time for clothing brands to pay up!
by emma — published 24-02-2014 — filed under: , ,
For Rana Plaza survivors, compensation is long overdue.
Located in News / … / 02 / 24
Public Eye Awards 2014: Gap receives 'award of shame'
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 23-01-2014 — last modified 23-01-2014 09:22 — filed under: , , , , , , ,
Today, the Berne Declaration (EvB) and Greenpeace Switzerland award American textile giant Gap the Public Eye Jury Award for their continuous refusal to contribute to effective reforms in the textile industry. The Public Eye Awards shine a light on the current and most serious cases of human rights violations and disregard for environmental protection and sustainability by corporations.
Located in News / … / 01 / 23
One year after Tazreen fire, the fight for justice continues
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 21-11-2013 — last modified 21-11-2013 17:57 — filed under: , , , , ,
Twelve months after at least 112 people lost their lives trapped in the Tazreen Fashions factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, families of the decased and survivors are still waiting for full and fair compensation.
Located in News / … / 11 / 21
Less than 200 euros compensation for Kalpona
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 21-11-2013 — filed under: , , , ,
On 24th November 2012, Kalpona, a garment worker from Bangladesh, jumped from the third floor of the burning Tazreen factory and fell to the ground, breaking her leg. She was rushed to the nearest clinic like many others. She has been waiting for compensation for twelve months and wants to move on.
Located in News / … / 11 / 21
CCC disappointed at new Bangladesh minimum wage level
by emma — published 20-11-2013 — last modified 21-11-2013 09:36 — filed under: , ,
Ahead of the expected announcement of a new minimum wage of 5,300 taka (€50.32) by the Government of Bangladesh, Clean Clothes Campaign is disappointed that it still falls a long way short of a living wage, leaving millions of garment workers still earning poverty wages.
Located in News / … / 11 / 20
New Bangladesh minimum wage level greeted with disappointment
by emma — published 20-11-2013 — last modified 27-08-2014 13:05 — filed under: , ,
Ahead of the expected announcement of a new minimum wage of 5,300 taka (€50.32) by the Government of Bangladesh, activists are disappointed that it still falls a long way short of a living wage, leaving millions of garment workers still earning poverty wages.
Located in News
New report CCC: Six months on from Rana Plaza
by emma — published 23-10-2013 — last modified 24-10-2013 15:16 — filed under: , , ,
Thursday 24th October marks six months since the deadliest disaster to hit the garment industry, when Rana Plaza collapsed. With over 1,100 people killed and thousands more injured the battle for full and fair compensation continues. Find the latest update on brand involvement in the Rana Plaza and Tazreen compensation proces in the report.
Located in News / … / 10 / 23
Clean Clothes Campaign mourns more factory deaths in Bangladesh
by emma — published 09-10-2013 — last modified 14-10-2013 10:29 — filed under: ,
The Clean Clothes Campaign is horrified by the loss of life at another garment factory in Bangladesh and sends its heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by this latest tragedy.
Located in News / … / 10 / 09
Formation of factory union stifled
by Paul Roeland — published 03-10-2013 — last modified 10-10-2013 14:13 — filed under: ,
Following the formation of a factory-level union, five workers were sacked at Tokyo Mode Ltd, located north of the capital Dhaka. In order to end this labour rights violation, the Clean Clothes Campaign contacted the main buyers of the company. One of the buyers mediated between factory management, the union and a supporting labour rights NGO in Bangladesh.
Located in Behind The Scenes / Review 2012 / Urgent appeal cases in 2012
Tazreen fire
by Paul Roeland — published 03-10-2013 — last modified 10-10-2013 14:12 — filed under: ,
In November 2012, at least 112 workers died and hundreds were severely injured in a fire at Tazreen Fashions, a garment factory near Dhaka. Many of the workers jumped to their deaths trying to escape from the nine-storey building. Others were burned alive. Fire exits were either absent or closed. Tazreen produced garments for well-known brands including C&A, KIK, Walmart, Disney, Dickies and ENYCE.
Located in Behind The Scenes / Review 2012 / Urgent appeal cases in 2012
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