Today is the 10th year anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza Building. It is considered one of the deadliest labor accidents in History. The
@WorkersEESC condemns the precarious conditions that workers of EU companies(established in third countries)suffer daily. Thread!🧵
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1/6 On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed, killing over 1,100 garment workers and injuring thousands more. The tragedy brought international attention to the working conditions of garment workers and sparked calls for reform in the industry.
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2/6 The collapse was attributed to the building's unsafe structure, and negligence of the owners and authorities.Many of the workers were making clothes for Western brands,highlighting the responsibility of these companies to ensure safe working conditions in their supply chains.
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4/6 However, there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of garment workers around the world. #Duedilligence is fundamental in ensuring human rights, social and environmental standards are respected all along the supply chain. #RanaPlazaCollapse
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5/6 After the accident, the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh was established and huge progress has been made since. Moreover, a new International Accord on Health and Safety was promoted by unions and brands in August 2021.
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6/6 This accord continues the work of improving factories in Bangladesh and works towards expansion to other countries. The @WorkersEESC urges all brands to sign the accord, to protect the workers, to respect the labour rights, and to prevent the loss of more lives.🙋🏾♀️
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3/6 In the aftermath of the disaster, numerous organizations and initiatives were launched to improve the safety and rights of garment workers, including the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.
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