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In Tamil Nadu's Spinning Mills, Long Working Hours, Torture And Child Labour Common: Research
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Various forms of slavery, including child labour, are present in more than 90 per cent of south India’s spinning mills which produce yarn for Western brands, researchers said, calling for mapping of supply chains and tougher audits. The India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN), a human rights organisation, spoke to...
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'Black Friday' Massacre Tears At Fabric Of Bangladesh's Garment Sector
Emdadul Islam's three-decade career in Bangladesh's garment trade has seen the industry hit by riots, labour unrest, power shortages and safety scandals, but he had never lost faith in its ability to weather the latest crisis and continue to grow.
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How Sexual Harassment Has Scarred Women In India's Garment Industry
Truth vs Hype investigation into India's booming garment industry found women workers saying that sexual propositioning was a common aspect of their work environment and that they are 'tutored' to keep it under wraps or lose their jobs.
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US urges garment buyers to stay engaged with Bangladesh
International garment buyers, particularly those in the United States, have a crucial role to play in ensuring the safety of Bangladesh's garment workers, a senior government official said on Monday.
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Bangalore: These women face abuse at work place
Bangalore's ready made garment industry earns big dollars exporting outfits to sophisticated markets in the West. The invisible hands behind this industry are nearly four lakh women who cut, sew and stitch nine hours a day, seven days a week. The price of nine non-stop hours on the power loom without lunch or toilet breaks is a measly Rs. 3000 a mo...
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In Tamil Nadu's Spinning Mills, Long Working Hours, Torture And Child Labour Common: Research
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Various forms of slavery, including child labour, are present in more than 90 per cent of south India’s spinning mills which produce yarn for Western brands, researchers said, calling for mapping of supply chains and tougher audits. The India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN), a human rights organisation, spoke to...
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'Black Friday' Massacre Tears At Fabric Of Bangladesh's Garment Sector
Emdadul Islam's three-decade career in Bangladesh's garment trade has seen the industry hit by riots, labour unrest, power shortages and safety scandals, but he had never lost faith in its ability to weather the latest crisis and continue to grow.
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How Sexual Harassment Has Scarred Women In India's Garment Industry
Truth vs Hype investigation into India's booming garment industry found women workers saying that sexual propositioning was a common aspect of their work environment and that they are 'tutored' to keep it under wraps or lose their jobs.
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US urges garment buyers to stay engaged with Bangladesh
International garment buyers, particularly those in the United States, have a crucial role to play in ensuring the safety of Bangladesh's garment workers, a senior government official said on Monday.
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Bangalore: These women face abuse at work place
Bangalore's ready made garment industry earns big dollars exporting outfits to sophisticated markets in the West. The invisible hands behind this industry are nearly four lakh women who cut, sew and stitch nine hours a day, seven days a week. The price of nine non-stop hours on the power loom without lunch or toilet breaks is a measly Rs. 3000 a mo...
