Global garment industry profits from denial of right to unionize in major sourcing countries

By Amnesty International

Governments, factories and global fashion brands are profiting from the continued repression of garment workers and abuse of their labour rights in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said in two companion reports released today. The two reports — ‘Stitched Up: Denial of Freedom of Association for Garment Workers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan […] The post Global garment industry profits from denial of right to unionize in major sourcing countries appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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