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Article

8 Mar 2017

Author:
Iñaki Makazaga, El País (Spain)

El Salvador: NGO denounces labour abuses of female workers by apparel brands producing in special economic zones

 “There’s exploitation behind every piece of clothing made in El Salvador”, 7 Mar 17

…El Salvador has more than 200 textile factories located in 17 free zones, and which employ more than 70,000 people. Out of all the workers, 80% are women. Montserrat Arévalo, who heads the association Mujeres Transformando (Women Transforming), has spent nearly two decades denouncing inhumane working conditions, training union leaders, building ties with international organizations and documenting pressure campaigns against brands “that sell a lifestyle that respects the environment, yet exploit their own workers.” …There are Puma, Adidas, Old Navy, GAP, Reebok, Columbia, The North Face, Patagonia, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste, besides much of the equipment made for the American NFL….