The Labor of Fashion, the Global COVID-19 Crisis, and the Politics of Resistance in Bangladesh

The global apparel industry is currently facing an unprecedented crisis resulting from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Major fashion retailers in the Global North are closing their stores and laying off workers. Thousands of workers are currently out of work and facing a unique livelihood, as well as a health threat. This discussion addresses how we can engage in dialogues and organizing across borders to simultaneously hold the global retailers, governments, and factory owners accountable for ensuring workers’ safety and wellbeing.