sweatshops

1990: Bacton Fashions strike

Steven. — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:09:47 +0000

Bacton Fashions in Hackney was a relatively large clothing sweatshop employing up to 90 workers. Most workers were Turkish or Kurdish, had been living in Britain for less than a couple of years and were waiting for a Home Office decision on their rights to remain.

1981: Kortex sweatshop strike

Steven. — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 18:12:44 +0000

Sweatshop rebels
How quickly people can change. The December 1981 Kortex strike illustrates how women’s oppression and their exploitation as workers combine and interact. A struggle in the workplace can spill over into the home and family life, with remarkable consequences.

Garment workers revolt in Bangladesh

libcom — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:15:00 +0000

In late May and through June this year, there has been a wave of fierce class struggle in the Bangladesh garment industry.