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Call for action after Chinese factory collapse
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 13-07-2015 — filed under: , , ,
The Clean Clothes Campaign expresses sadness and anger at the news of a tragic loss of life at a shoe factory that collapsed in east China last Saturday, and sends its heartfelt condolences to all the families affected.
Located in News / … / 07 / 13
Call on Gap to protect Bangladeshi workers' lives
by geertjan — published 26-10-2012 — last modified 23-01-2014 09:20 — filed under: , , , ,
Since 2006 at least 500 Bangladeshi garment workers have died in factory fires while sewing clothing for giant fashion companies, like Gap and H&M. Future tragic deaths could be prevented if companies like Gap would follow the lead of brands like Tommy Hilfiger and the German retailer Tchibo, by agreeing to a fire safety program that includes really independent inspections, mandatory repairs and renovations of safety hazards, a central role for workers and unions, transparency and binding commitments to protect workers.
Located in News / … / 10 / 26
Call upon Tazreen brands to deliver the goods
by geertjan — published 12-03-2013 — last modified 29-04-2013 14:18 — filed under: , , , ,
Three months after the fire at Tazreen, many families of the 112 dead workers are still waiting for compensation. The majority of the workers with injuries from the flames are also barely able to live from hand to mouth without help. So far the amounts paid by the brands are made up out of whole cloth, they are far from full and fair compensation.
Located in News / … / 03 / 13
Cautious welcome to brand compensation, Rana Plaza
by Paul Roeland — published 01-05-2013 — last modified 18-06-2013 06:30 — filed under: , , , , ,
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is giving a cautious welcome to the announcements of five brands implicated in the Rana Plaza tragedy that they will pay compensation to victims of the building collapse last Wednesday. They also urge more of the 50 plus brands linked to the disaster to step forward. The details of the brands’ proposals have not been published.
Located in News / … / 05 / 01
CCC believes Benetton's 1.1 million USD contribution insufficient
by Paul Roeland — published 17-04-2015 — last modified 17-04-2015 13:30 — filed under: , , ,
One week before the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster, with the compensation fund still at a shortfall, global actions begin
Located in News / … / 04 / 17
CCC calls for action after another deadly collapse
by Paul Roeland — published 16-05-2013 — last modified 16-05-2013 15:37 — filed under: , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign is calling for immediate action from all international brands following today's collapse of the Wing Star Shoes factory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The collapse of the ceiling cost the lives of at least two people, and injured seven. The workers were stitching sneakers for sportsbrand Asics when the ceiling caved in on top of them.
Located in News / … / 05 / 16
CCC calls upon Solo Invest, KIK and Fox and Scott to contribute to compensation for SMART fire victims
by geertjan — published 12-03-2013 — last modified 25-04-2013 09:47 — filed under: , , , ,
CCC welcomes the agreement that was reached between unions in Bangladesh (IndustriALL Bangladesh) and global brands Inditex and New Look on the compensation for the families of 8 workers who died in a fire at Smart Fashions on the 26th of January this year. The workers were young women, six of them aged between 16 and 20 years old.
Located in News / … / 03 / 13
CCC condemns escalating repression of unionists amid wage strikes Bangladesh
by Mirjam van Heugten — published 24-12-2016 — last modified 24-12-2016 10:25 — filed under: , , , , , ,
Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is today raising concerns about the safety of trade union leaders and workers in Bangladesh, after a number of labour activists and workers were arrested on apparently arbitrary grounds. The arrests have come in the wake of a week of unrest, as thousands of workers in the Ashulia area of Dhaka went on strike to demand higher wages.
Located in News / … / 12 / 24
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
CCC welcomes European Parliament support for compensation demand and for binding Bangladesh Safety Accord
by Paul Roeland — published 30-05-2013 — filed under: , , , ,
With near unanimous votes, this is another strong signal to brands to take their responsability.
Located in News / … / 05 / 30
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