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From “This Is Uncomfortable”: The high price of cheap clothes
Jul 5, 2024
Producer Alice Wilder introduces Lorena, a garment worker advocating for fair pay and better working conditions in the fashion industry. The podcast discusses the challenges faced by garment workers, including low wages, harsh working conditions, and difficulties in asserting their rights. It also explores the impact of the Garment Workers Protection Act in California and the ongoing struggle against wage theft in the garment industry.
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- Garment workers face exploitation and health risks due to piece-rate payment system.
- Enforcement limitations and job threats hinder garment workers from fair compensation.
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Lorena Stands Up for Fair Pay and Working Conditions
Lorena, a garment worker in Los Angeles, challenged her bosses about low wages, leading to isolation at work and a push for change in working conditions. As an immigrant and experienced worker, Lorena's story sheds light on the challenges faced by garment workers, mostly immigrants and women, who earn some of the lowest wages in the country.
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