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2 million workers are now covered by the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord

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We have just heard that after months of promises, Woolworths have finally listened to you and signed the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord. This means that soon, safety teams will be inspecting all of Woolworths’ (Big W) supplier factories in Bangladesh for building and fire safety. The news that Woolworths has finally signed the Bangladesh […]

The garment industry in Bangladesh is vital to its economy. Its labour force is made up largely of women (estimates are between 80 - 90%) who earn on average just $0.16 per hour. This image shows a woman working in a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: Nicola Bailey/ActionAid

Katies and Millers take action on safety in Bangladesh

Thanks to the great work of Oxfam supporters like you, another major Australian clothing retailer has now signed the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord. This week, Specialty Fashion Group (incorporating the Katies, Millers, City Chic, Autograph and Crossroads brands) became the fifth Australian company to sign the accord, joining Kmart, Target, Cotton On and Forever […]

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