The future in our hands – Dagsavisen

 
 

These figures are from a survey conducted by Infact for the Future in Our Hands (see facts).

 
 

The figures come after it became known that over a hundred textile workers at a factory in Cambodia fainted due to reckless use of pesticides in last week.

 
 

– Many struggling, because they earn far below what is possible to live a life of dignity. We see a lot of reports that wages can not meet the most basic needs. Malnutrition is also a part of the image that provides the background for massebesvimelser explains Carin Leffler, adviser in the living wage and ethics in the supply chain Future in Our Hands (FIOH).

 
 

Short Contracts

 
 

She says there are a number of conditions at textile factories used by the major clothing chains that are highly intolerable.

 
 

– Very many in Cambodia have short-term contracts, which may only last 3-6 months. It makes people afraid to organize and fight for higher wages for fear of not getting renewed his contract. And due to low salaries, many work very long hours to make ends meet, says Leffler.

 
 

At about 55 percent of the respondents in the survey say they believe textile workers work under unacceptable conditions, she is absolutely sure is a higher number than it would have been earlier.

 
 

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Higher share

 
 

– The percentage has certainly grown over the last few years due to a stronger focus on the textile workers’ everyday lives. First, with the collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013, which housed five garment factories. The collapse left more than 1,000 workers in death, and nearly 3,000 were injured. The repercussions have been enormous for the families, said Leffler.

 
 

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– After much pressure has now reached an agreement, known as the chord, which aims to ensure workers secure jobs. But despite the fact that hundreds of companies have signed the legally binding agreement, there is still a long way to go before the factories are safe, she explains.

 
 

– Another factor in the Norwegian context is the production of series sweatshop, where FIOH stood for the idea, and Aftenposten and Aftonbladet for implementation. It is watched by eight million, and has been translated into several languages. In addition, many cases where it has been revealed unacceptable conditions, which made the awareness of this population has increased, she said.

 
 

Although over 50 percent of respondents said that workers work under unacceptable conditions, there are also many who answer “do not know” to the question.

 
 

– We still have much to go on, and must roll up our sleeves and inform and engage consumers. We must also remember that several major clothing chains are skilled at telling consumers a version of reality that is not always true, says FIVH- counselor.

 
 

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