If you read my last entry and feel the same horror that I do, you may be interested in this.
http://www.peopletree.co.uk/content/humanity_in_fashion.php
"Ethical clothing retailer People Tree is among those campaigning for Humanity in Fashion to express the public's outrage at fashion companies' disregard for the basic human rights of garment factory workers and also strengthen and protect the principals of Fair Trade.
We believe the people who make our clothes should finally be given what they have been fighting towards for years;
Freedom of Association
Right to collective bargaining
No forced labour
No discrimination
Maximum hours of work
Health and safety
A living wage
Security of employment
On Monday 19th July 2010 The Daily Mail published a comprehensive report on the pleas of Bangladeshi garment workers to treble the minimum wage. Some of the high streets best known retailers claim they are seeking ethical sourcing but refuse to pay slightly higher prices.
The National Garment Workers Federation in Bangladesh has given the government until 27th July to treble the minimum wage. The government and big businesses need to hear how people are prepared to pay a little more to make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of people."
To sing the petition, visit:
http://humanity.epetitions.net/
Please. Do it now. And keep campaigning!
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