The demand for cheap fashion lead to a building collapse in Bangladesh today, killing over 120 people and injuring over 1000...many are still trapped in the rubble. According to the New York Times article, this factory made clothing for Walmart, C & A, Benetton, and Cato Fashions.
The building's overall construction was substandard, and the top four
floors illegally constructed without permits. After the nearby garment factory fire killed 112 people last November,
stricter saftey standards were supposed to be upheld. Inspection teams
discovered cracks in the wall on Tuesday, but these danger signs were
ignored by the factory owners and employees were forced to work.
For $40 a month on average, these employees risk their lives working long, hard hours in dangerous conditions...all so we can buy a cheap pair of jeans.
This unfair and detrimental labor needs to stop. Please consider supporting local and ethical fashion.
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