Bangladesh protests halt production for top fashion brands: union

  • 📰 brieflyza
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 29 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 15%
  • Publisher: 68%

South Africa Headlines News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines

Levi's and H&M are among top global clothing brands to suffer production halts in Bangladesh, a garment union leader said Friday, after days of violent protests by workers demanding a near-tripling of their wages. There was no immediate confirmation from the brands Akter named of disruptions to their production in Bangladesh.

Levi's and H&M are among top global clothing brands to suffer production halts in Bangladesh, a garment union leader said Friday, after days of violent protests by workers demanding a near-tripling of their wages.

Dozens of factories have been ransacked by striking workers, with several hundred others shuttered by their owners to avoid vandalism. Around 3,000 workers attempted to block their colleagues from joining a factory shift after two major manufacturers -- HaMeem and Sterling groups -- reopened their plants.

Garment workers say that a sharp increase in living costs has left them struggling to provide for their families. Photo: Munir uz ZAMAN / AFPThat is significantly short of the 23,000 taka monthly wage that the protest campaign has called for.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 10. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

A month worth billions – How much Black Friday 2023 could make in SABlack Friday 2023 is estimated to make South Africa's retail industry nearly R30 billion, which is an increase over figures from last year.
Source: htxtafrica - 🏆 42. / 51 Read more »

Former Radio Presenter Ngizwe Mchunu to Hear Fate on Friday Regarding July Unrest Incitement ChargePopular radio host and firm Jacob Zuma supporter Ngizwe Mchunu will be hearing his fate on Friday, 3 November, regarding the July Unrest incitement charges.
Source: brieflyza - 🏆 10. / 68 Read more »

EcoFlow Black Friday deals are here - get up to 47% offPromoted | EcoFlow's Black Friday offers provide relief from power outages and ensure a constant supply of electricity.
Source: TechCentral - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

South Africa: Two Dead in Two Shack Fires Since Friday in DunoonAbout 50 structures destroyed leaving 200 people homeless
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

Skint South African consumers expected to spend more on essentials this Black FridaySkint South African consumers expected to spend more on essentials this Black Friday
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Fraud runs wild on Black Friday – Here’s how Bank Zero protects youWith zero card fraud and zero phishing experienced, Bank Zero is your trusted banking partner for secure online shopping this Black Friday.
Source: mybroadband - 🏆 11. / 67 Read more »