The 2016â2020 Ashulia Strike Cases: Garment Worker Union Leaders in the Bangladeshi Criminal Justice System
The cases of seven full-time union or federation organizers and one garment factory worker who were allegedly involved in the 2016 Ashulia protests exemplify the ongoing anti-union discrimination against union leaders in Bangladesh. Share:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bangladeshâs garment industry is the second-largest in the world, comprising approximately 84% of Bangladeshâs export revenue and establishing the backbone of its economy. Yet, garment workers represent a particularly vulnerable population in Bangladesh. Approximately four out of five garment workers are women, often working in âunsafe, unhealthy, and unsanitaryâ environments without job security.