Announcing: National Day of Action at Abercrombie
Dear Chris,
107 years ago, 146 garment workers – mostly teenagers and young women, nearly all immigrants – died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. This Friday, Workers United/SEIU (ILGWU) will present the Official Commemoration at the site of the fire in downtown Manhattan. Even if you’re not in New York, visit the Remember the Triangle Coalition’s website to find ways to support the coalition.
Until six years ago, the fire of March 25, 1911, had been the deadliest in the history of the global garment industry. Since then two tragedies – one fire and one building collapse – in South Asia have surpassed the death toll.
That is why, for ILRF, this anniversary is a time for action as well as reflection. It’s time to urge all companies to put strong safety measures into place! All year we have been encouraging apparel brands and retailers to sign onto the three-year renewal of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety – a legally binding agreement signed with two global unions and eight Bangladeshi unions. Already more than 120 companies have done so – including Zara, H&M, Fruit of the Loom, and Tommy Hilfiger – but others have refused.
One leading brand that signed the original Accord, but is refusing to renew their commitment to worker safety in Bangladesh, is Abercrombie & Fitch.
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We thank all our supporters who have sent emails to A&F through our online action. But that has not been enough. That is why today we are launching a plan for a day of action at Abercrombie stores around the country, on Saturday, April 21st. The day of protest will be part of a Global Week of Action.
You can find information on how to get involved and find an action near you here!
Would you please let us know if you’ll show up at an Abercrombie & Fitch store near you?
In solidarity,
Liana Foxvog