🚨 New Report on Shein's Working Conditions 🚨
Despite pledging to improve working conditions, a recent investigation by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye reveals that some suppliers for Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still subjecting workers to grueling 75-hour work weeks. This follows up on a 2021 report that exposed excessive overtime among staff at six sites in Guangzhou.
Key Findings:
13 employees from six factories reported working 12-hour days, six to seven days a week.
Wages remain low, fluctuating between 6,000 to 10,000 yuan per month, with basic wages as low as 2,400 yuan after overtime deductions.
Workers face penalties for mistakes, unpaid overtime to rectify errors, and increased surveillance.
Reports of toddlers in factories, teenagers packaging items, and unenforced smoking bans.
Shein's Response:
Shein claims significant progress in enhancing conditions and asserts that long working hours are a common industry challenge. The company is investing millions in governance and compliance, aiming to ensure fair compensation and voluntary work hours. Shein denies having access to surveillance footage and emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for child labor, supporting childcare centers to help workers balance responsibilities.
Industry Impact:
Shein’s rapid growth, especially during the Covid pandemic, is driven by its ability to turn around new items quickly through thousands of third-party suppliers. The company acknowledges ongoing challenges and stresses the need for industry-wide collaboration to improve working conditions.
Let's continue to push for transparency and better working conditions across the fashion industry. Read more about the investigation and Shein's response here: https://lnkd.in/egZDr3cj
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