On this day in 1903 Mary Harris, more commonly known as “Mother Jones”, organized a children’s march in Philadelphia to focus public attention and demand action to stop textile mill owners from employing children to work long hours with dangerous machinery that had mutilated so many.
Three weeks later she led another march to New York City to encourage President Theodore Roosevelt to improve conditions for the child laborers. The National Child Labor Committee was formed the next year.
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Experts say the aftershocks of the protests will be felt across the garment industry for years to come.
Months of protests over minimum wage negotiations in Bangladesh have ended with the government setting the new monthly minimum wage at 12,500 taka (about $113), much lower than the 23,000 taka proposed by workers and unions. Despite the protests being called off for now, garment workers maintain that the wage is insufficient to support a family in Bangladesh, and concerns about violence and repression persist.
The violent crackdown on protestors by Bangladeshi authorities has led to numerous casualties, including deaths and imprisonments. Many workers are still in dire conditions in prison, with no guarantee of release. Despite these challenges, global fashion brands that source from Bangladesh have largely remained silent, prompting criticism from advocacy groups.
The negotiations also revealed the lack of commitment from brands to support the proposed wage increase, highlighting the industry's prioritization of profit over human rights. While some brands issued statements in support of wage increases, few committed to absorbing the costs or supporting the workers' demands.
The situation underscores the urgent need for reform in the fashion industry's supply chain practices. Until brands prioritize fair wages and labor rights, the cycle of poverty and exploitation will continue for garment workers in Bangladesh and beyond.
A post shared by Fashion Revolution emphasized a demand for worker welfare and equality within fashion supply chains.
Garment and textile workers across the globe earn poverty wages that are insufficient to meet their basic needs.
Companies such as GoodForYou and Fashion Revolution are attempting to gain recognition for the mistreatment of garment workers in poor supply chain management.
Similar to the outlandish looks and celebrities dressed to the nines, protests have become a fashion week staple.
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