US Lawmakers Demanding Living Wages for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
US Lawmakers Demanding Living Wages for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
In a renewed push for ethical production, a group of eight US lawmakers has written to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), urging them to support living wages for Bangladeshi garment workers. This comes amidst ongoing protests and frustration over inadequate wage increases announced by Bangladesh's wage board in June 2023.
The Stark Reality:
Bangladesh's garment industry, a vital source of revenue and employment, has long been plagued by concerns over worker exploitation and poverty wages. The minimum wage for garment workers currently stands at $125 per month, far below what's considered a living wage, estimated to be around $230 per month. This disparity forces workers to endure harsh living condit...