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1. Beyond the Labels: The Reality of Inequality in Bangladesh’s RMG Industry Oxfam in Bangladesh 18 September 2024

2. Total workforce: 4.2 million 81% of Export earnings among industry sectors 55.57% Women workers 2 nd Top position in the world Source: UN Fashion Charter, BBS, UN, BGMEA, BKMEA Bangladesh Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Sector at a Glance

3. Inequality in RMG Sector $104.4 (12,500 BDT) World’s lowest monthly wages in RMG sector Source: Solidarity Centre, BBS, Sanem, Oxfam 100% of Workers Earn Below Living Wage 87% Take loans; 56% use credit to bridge income gap 99% of workers regularly work overtime 91% of workers fail to afford enough food for themselves and family Women get lower wage then men

4. How decent is Bangladesh's RMG Sector as a workplace 45% Women workers experiences gender-based violence and harassment 99% of workers regularly work overtime 66% Report discrimination against pregnant women, Including extra hours and pressure 33% workers (37% men, 31% women) unaware about maternity benefits given in the labor law Female workers spend 3 extra hours daily in factory Source: Oxfam, Solidarity Centre, BBS, ILO 71% of GBV against women workers occurs in the Factory

5. Unpaid Care Work Among Women RMG Workers in Bangladesh Source: Oxfam’s Study on, ‘Unpaid Care Work: Perspective of Employers and Workers in RMG Sector’ Reported by 51% of Dropout RMG women workers, 41% of Existing RMG women workers, and 26% of Home-Based Women Workers. Lack of time 79% women RMG workers left jobs to care for families Lack of family support Financial Constraints Reported by 12% of Dropout RMG women workers, 15% of Existing RMG women workers, and 8% of Home-Based Women Workers. Work-related stress Experienced by 40% of Dropout RMG women workers, 36% of Existing RMG women workers, and 28% of Home-Based Women Workers. Study: Unpaid Care Work Among Women RMG Workers in Bangladesh’ by Oxfam

6. REASONS FOR WOMEN WORKERS TO LEAVE JOB IN THE RMG Family responsibilities Poor Working Conditions Lack of proper facilities (restrooms, clean water, etc.) Lack of work-life balance Harassment and Discrimination Inadequate salary and benefits Unhealthy or unsafe workplace conditions Long Working Hours Lack of Job Security Inadequate health and safety measures Source: Oxfam’s Study on, ‘Unpaid Care Work: Perspective of Employers and Workers in RMG Sector’

7. JUST ENERGY TRANSITION (JET) in Bangladesh RMG SECTOR 97% Fossil-fuel based industry One of the biggest carbon emitters in the industry sector NO energy transition policy or technical transfer system for RMG sector Dire risk of losing orders if renewable energy targets aren't met by 2030 RMG is the top destination for climate-displaced family/women in Bangladesh BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association) committed to reduce 30% of total emission by 2030

8. OXFAM’s FOOTPRINT LIVING WAGE UNPAID CARE WORK JUST ENERGY TRANSITION

9. LIVING WAGE WHAT OXFAM DOES Advocacy with Policymakers, RMG Owners, BGMEA, Trade Unions and CSOs to promote fair living wage for RMG Workers. Raise voice and demand to Factory Owner and GoB to ensure fair living wage for RMG workers. Engage media to build mass awareness and global visibility in support of fair living wages. Evidence-based research to find out the difference between wage gaps and inflation.

10. OXFAM’S ASPIRATIONS LIVING WAGE ADVOCACY Collaborate with labor unions, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations to promote standard minimum wage and strengthening legal protections for workers. Transparency and Accountability Ensure transparency and accountability in global fashion industry’s supply chains as many of them sources products in low-wage from the factories. Oxfam will work on that. Increase Efficiency Support to increase efficiency and productivity of workers which will help them to demand the living wage.

11. My last pay increase was four years ago, while the cost of living has risen significantly. We struggle to afford basic necessities for our families. We demanded a minimum wage of 27,000 BDT, but received only 12,500 BDT. During our protest for a fair living wage, police assaulted and fired on us. Tragically, one of my colleagues was killed by police gunfire during the demonstration. Hasna Hena (35) RMG Worker, Dhaka Photo: What She Makes/Oxfam

12. UNPAID CARE WORK WHAT OXFAM DOES

13. OXFAM’S ASPIRATIONS UNPAID CARE WORK

14. ‘’ “I have worked for 4 years but in the end, decided to leave the job. Workers were not granted any leave or any other facilities there. There was no childcare centre . Most of the women leave the factory due to this work pressure and humiliation. I want the government to take steps in this regard. They should monitor what is happening in this sector. I want people to go to the sector without fearing humiliation.” - Dropout RMG Woman Worker Photo: What She Makes/Oxfam

15. JUST ENERGY TRANSITION WHAT OXFAM DOES Continuous advocacy with Global fashion brands, Factory Owners, climate activist, s Policymakers, financiers to ensure ‘JUST’ transition for ensure workers rights. Strong Advocacy for reduce use and investment in fossil-fuel. Creating a professional hub for Industry-related environmental professionals. Promoting renewable and s ustainable e nergy o ptions for ‘Just’ Transition. Building Alliance and Campaigning for Emission Control and Sustainable Green Growth. Scoping for Renewable Energy in the RMG sector and in what way policymakers can support this move . Engaging Media, Labor Leaders, Trade Union for ensure a ‘JUST’ transition.

16. OXFAM’S ‘JUST’ TRANSITION ASPIRATIONS Promoting Industrial Sustainability and Climate Justice Promote a Just Energy Transition in Bangladesh apparel industry as it is mostly depending on fossil fuel. Support to the most socially and economically vulnerable worker group unfortunately working with the apparels industries without any social protection. Asking a tangible support system for Bangladesh apparel industries for moving towards a JET and sustainable industrial growth. Ensure instrumental and policy support for apparel industries to move towards a circular economy. Introducing Peoples (Nationally Determined Contribution) NDC.

17. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/07/bangladesh-garment-workers-climate-change/ Over the past 12 years, I have moved five times due to river erosion and cyclones that forced us to leave our home and migrate to Dhaka. My husband, once a popular singer in our area, now supports our family by pulling a Rickshaw. I have joined the garment factory to help him and our family. Our daughter and son are currently studying in school, but they are struggling to adjust. They feel isolated and say that nobody is 'friendly' here. I don’t fully understand climate change or who is to blame for it, but I know our lives have been deeply affected and filled with challenges. Shakhina Begum (36) (RMG WORKER, SAVAR) ‘’

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