Textile workers not only face low wages and long working hours, but in Bangladesh, they also face an increased risk of fires in their workplace. Over the last two years major industrial struggles by workers have managed to secure some improvements in their wages and conditions. Responding to this pressure, companies are now signing up to a new ‘Fire and Building Safety Agreement’. As with any other working condition, it will be up to the workers, and their organisations, to see that these agreements are respected.
Textile workers not only face low wages and long working hours, but in Bangladesh, they also face an increased risk of fires in their workplace. Over the last two years major industrial struggles by workers have managed to secure some improvements in their wages and conditions. Responding to this pressure, companies are now signing up to a new ‘Fire and Building Safety Agreement’. As with any other working condition, it will be up to the workers, and their organisations, to see that these agreements are respected.
