Tag: living wage

Sammy J says: Dear Kmart, Increase What She Makes
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Sammy J speaks for a lot of us – when we’re shopping, we all love a bargain. But, the bargain shouldn’t be what she makes. Read more »

Cotton On joins ACT Initiative
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Cotton On made important progress by joining the ACT Initiative on Living Wages, which brings together brands and global unions to collaborate on achieving higher wages for the women who make our clothes. Cotton On also affirmed their commitment to working towards living wages in their supply chain, however are yet to commit to a […] Read more »

Gorman take a step forward on transparency
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After years of campaigning from Oxfam supporters, Gorman and Factory X have published the names and locations of their factories. It’s an important step forward in supply chain transparency. Without this information it is extremely difficult to confirm whether workers are being treated fairly, and it allows workers to raise their concerns directly with the […] Read more »

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Help school the big brands this summer
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You know the holidays are over when you starting seeing advertisements for ‘Back To School’ sales. Unfortunately, many of the women making clothes for brands like Kmart, Target and Big W are paid poverty wages. Find out how you can call brands to account. Read more »

You won’t believe What She Makes
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Together, we’re tackling poverty in the fashion industry, demanding big clothing brands pay a living wage to the women who make our clothes. Read more »

90,000 workers strike at adidas supplier
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Low wages and inhumane treatment have lead 90,000 workers to strike at an adidas suppler in Vietnam. Read more »

The long march for workers rights begins
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101 people have begun a march across the world to end sneaky business in the global footwear industry. Read more »

Zara, European brands exploit workers in Bangladesh
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A new report shows that women producing for top European retailers, including Zara, are struggling to survive on poverty wages. Read more »

Working around the clock
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I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and frequently sick…If there were something I could wish for, it would be that the factory provides something to help us improve our nutrition, so that I can stay healthy while working night shift. Read more »

14,000 years for Sri Lankan workers to earn Nike CEO pay
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Did you know it would take the average Sri Lankan sportswear worker 14,000 years to earn the Nike CEO’s annual pay? Read more »