Workshop on LRC Recommendation on Child Labour with CLEP
On 23 July 2025, Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a workshop in Dhaka under the Child Labour Elimination Platform (CLEP),
Readymade Garment (Export)
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The readymade garment (RMG) export sector is one of the most significant contributors to the national economy, providing employment to millions of workers, primarily women. Despite its economic importance, the sector faces critical challenges, including unsafe working conditions, long hours, low wages, and lack of job security.
Challenges Faced by Workers
Unsafe Work Environments: Many factories do not meet safety standards, leading to accidents and health hazards.
Low Wages: Workers often earn below a living wage, struggling to meet basic needs.
Long Working Hours: Extended shifts with inadequate breaks are common.
Limited Rights and Representation: Many workers lack awareness of their rights and face challenges in forming unions.
Our Interventions
Our organization works to address these issues by:
Advocating for Labor Rights: We collaborate with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and trade unions to enforce better labor standards.
Workplace Safety Initiatives: Implementing training programs and safety audits to reduce workplace hazards.
Wage and Benefits Advocacy: Promoting fair wages, health benefits, and social security for workers.
Legal Assistance: Providing legal aid to workers facing rights violations.
Empowering Workers: Conducting awareness campaigns to educate workers about their rights.
Impact and Success Stories
We have successfully contributed to:
Improved safety standards in several factories through our safety training programs.
Wage increases for thousands of workers through advocacy and negotiations.
Legal support resulting in justice for unfairly treated workers.
Strengthened worker unions and collective bargaining efforts.
The readymade garment export industry must continue evolving towards ethical and sustainable labor practices. Through our efforts, we aim to build a future where garment workers enjoy fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity in employment.
The readymade garment (RMG) export sector is one of the most significant contributors to the national economy, providing employment to millions of workers, primarily women. Despite its economic importance, the sector faces critical challenges, including unsafe working conditions, long hours, low wages, and lack of job security.
Challenges Faced by Workers
Unsafe Work Environments: Many factories do not meet safety standards, leading to accidents and health hazards.
Low Wages: Workers often earn below a living wage, struggling to meet basic needs.
Long Working Hours: Extended shifts with inadequate breaks are common.
Limited Rights and Representation: Many workers lack awareness of their rights and face challenges in forming unions.
Our Interventions
Our organization works to address these issues by:
Advocating for Labor Rights: We collaborate with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and trade unions to enforce better labor standards.
Workplace Safety Initiatives: Implementing training programs and safety audits to reduce workplace hazards.
Wage and Benefits Advocacy: Promoting fair wages, health benefits, and social security for workers.
Legal Assistance: Providing legal aid to workers facing rights violations.
Empowering Workers: Conducting awareness campaigns to educate workers about their rights.
Impact and Success Stories
We have successfully contributed to:
Improved safety standards in several factories through our safety training programs.
Wage increases for thousands of workers through advocacy and negotiations.
Legal support resulting in justice for unfairly treated workers.
Strengthened worker unions and collective bargaining efforts.
The readymade garment export industry must continue evolving towards ethical and sustainable labor practices. Through our efforts, we aim to build a future where garment workers enjoy fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity in employment.
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