Garment Workers' Struggles: Increased Targets, Falling Orders Threaten Families' Livelihoods
Garment workers in Cambodia and Lesotho are facing harsh realities as production targets rise and orders decrease, threatening their families' livelihoods. Asma Begum in Bangladesh also struggles after being laid off and accepting a lower-paying job.
In Cambodia, Hong Seak, a garment worker, supports her entire family and is pushed to work harder as production targets rise. Meanwhile, in Lesotho, Maleshoane Rakojoana, the main breadwinner for her extended family, was furloughed three months ago due to falling orders. Her employer suspended 900 workers, mostly women, as U.S. tariffs threatened to increase to 50 percent. The garment industry, Lesotho's biggest private employer, has been severely affected, with around 9,000 women either laid off or moved to part-time work.
Begum, a garment worker in Bangladesh, was suddenly let go as orders decreased. Despite her years of experience, she had to accept an entry-level salary at a new factory to provide for her family, including her bedridden husband and two children.
The struggles of these garment workers highlight the precarious nature of their jobs and the impact on their families. With increased production targets, falling orders, and job losses, many are forced to accept lower-paying jobs or face poverty. Governments and international bodies must address these issues to protect workers and their families.
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