“Workers are the heart of this industry, and any effort to achieve change must put them front and center,” said Wajedul Islam Khan, General Secretary of Bangladesh Trade Union Kendra. “We applaud the Alliance for prioritizing the needs of the workers and their families.” While the Alliance has made notable progress, several challenges remain as the group looks to continue progress over the next four years. Uneven government capacity, unauthorized subcontracting, limited presence and acceptance of trade unions and a lack of modern safety equipment must all be navigated to achieve sustainable change.
During its first 12 months, the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has completed inspections of all 587 garment factories from which its members #
“Substantial challenges must be overcome in order to achieve our goals in the Bangladesh garment industry,” said Rabin Mesbah, Managing Director of the Alliance. “As the hard work of remediation now begins, it is incumbent upon all stakeholders to do their part to ensure a safer industry for everyone.”
During its first 12 months, the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has completed inspections of all 587 garment factories from which its members #
Looking ahead, the Alliance will prioritize the remediation of safety issues large and small within all of its factories and continue the support and development of worker empowerment and training initiatives.
During its first 12 months, the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has completed inspections of all 587 garment factories from which its members #
About The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety
The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety was founded by a group of North American apparel companies, retailers and brands who joined together to develop and launch the Bangladesh Worker Safety Initiative, a binding, five-year undertaking that is transparent, results-oriented, measurable and verifiable with the intent of improving safety in Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) factories. The Alliance provides global apparel companies and retailers the unprecedented opportunity to come together and put forward concrete solutions to issues that impact apparel and retail industries worldwide.
During its first 12 months, the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety has completed inspections of all 587 garment factories from which its members #
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