Gladwyn d’SouzaMay 11, 2023

#ObliviousConsumer: On the tenth anniversary of the #RanaPlaza #collapse, where (the fashion) #industry's #reckless disregard for #human life and #rights, became an issue, comes this report of $1.58/hr in LA!

#NativistRacism
#RaceToTheBottom
#sweatshops
#EliteConsumption
#GarmentWorkersUnion
#UnheardWorkers

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-04/garment-industry-los-angeles-low-wages-violations-us-department-of-labor-report

Widespread violations found in Southern California garment industry

In a survey of garment-sewing contractors and manufacturers in Southern California, 80% were found to be violating the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Labor Department said.

Los Angeles Times