👀Clothing brands in the US and Canada are sourcing products from factories using forced labor.
💔Garment workers in Los Angeles are paid below minimum wages and work in dangerous conditions.
💰Big brands drive down prices, making it impossible for factories to pay workers fairly.
🧐Consumers are unaware of the true cost of their clothes and the exploitation within the fashion industry.
🌎It is a global issue, impacting workers and their families worldwide.
Which clothing brands are found to be sourcing from factories using forced labor?
—Sirens, owned by YM Inc, which also owns other Canadian brands such as Stitches and Bluenotes.
Do Canadian brands have visibility into their supply chains?
—Yes, Canadian brands have the ability to see their supply chains from end to end.
Are workers in Los Angeles being paid fair wages?
—No, many workers in Los Angeles are not being paid minimum wages and work in poor conditions.
Why do big brands drive down prices?
—Big brands drive down prices to increase their profit margins, often at the expense of workers' wages and conditions.
What can consumers do to support ethically-made clothing?
—Consumers can research the brands they buy from, choose to support ethical and sustainable brands, and demand transparency in supply chains.
00:01This video exposes the dark side of the fashion industry in the US and Canada.
10:51Factories in Los Angeles are suspected of using forced labor and paying unfair wages to garment workers.
13:58Canadian brands such as Sirens, owned by YM Inc, have been implicated in sourcing clothes from these factories.
15:43The true cost of fast fashion includes exploitation of workers and poor working conditions.
