For women working in the garment industry and their families, good food is just that -- not a given, but something they have to think long and hard about buying. When you’re paid poverty wages malnutrition is a way of life -- along with unsafe housing, lack of clean drinking water and limited access to health care and education.
This year, on March 8th, International Women's Day, stand with the women of the garment industry and support their call for better wages. Add your voice to theirs: send a message to major international retailers asking them to implement a living wage in their garment production chains.
See this short video message from Indonesian garment union leader Emelia Yanti Mala Dewi Seehan about the need to secure a living wage.
Women are the backbone of the global garment industry and they deserve to be paid a wage that allows them and their families to live in dignity. By taking action you can help make that a reality! Please FORWARD this message to colleagues, organisations, friends and family and encourage them to take action as well.
