‘Going to Work’ from Britain’ TUC
Britain’s Trade Unions Congress (TUC) is using its ‘Going to Work‘ campaign to mobilize the public to send emails and messages to companies that have refused to sign up to the Accord. Thus far, over 80 brands have signed on but major retailers have still managed to evade the system. The eight brands targeted by ‘Going to Work’ in their email campaign are: River Island, Matalan, Bench, Bank Fashion, Peacocks,Jane Norman, Republic and Mexx.
This campaign was launched after Amirul Haque-Amin, the President of the National Garment Workers Federation (NGWF) in Bangladesh made a moving speech to Congress describing the dreadful conditions garment workers are often forced to endure and the life-saving role trade unions play in providing them with basic safety and dignity at work.
Click here to read more about the campaign and to participate by sending a message to these brands.