Gap Inc. is a well-known clothing retailer, in fact, it is the second largest in the world. As with many corporations, its clothing is made in factories that are located in developing countries, such as India and Bangladesh. However, within these factories, atrocious human rights violations are committed on a daily basis. Workers are beaten, paid below minimum wage and forced to work unpaid overtime. In addition to these infringements, children as young as 10 years old are forced to work without pay. These conditions cannot persist and must be addressed immediately. Subcontractors need to understand that even if Gap does not constantly supervise them, they must adhere to the company's "Vendor Code of Conduct". However, it is also Gap's fault for improper management of its factories. Although it has acknowledged and partially addressed these issues, they still occur. We, as consumers, need not only to acknowledge the problems, but also to change the stores from which we buy. By signing this petition, we are spreading awareness of this prominent issue and forcing corporations to take actions in order to avoid profit losses.
I have spent my evenings reading the messages you leave here and the cruelty described in these factories is impossible to ignore. I am currently gathering more documentation on the specific subcontractors mentioned so we can present a clear picture of this ongoing neglect.
June 4, 2012
The momentum behind this is overwhelming and confirms that so many of you refuse to look away from how these clothes are made. Seeing this level of engagement proves that we have the power to stop these companies from profiting off such cruelty.
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Mike Taylor
14 years ago
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GAP needs to get their act together and actually check on these factories instead of just looking the other way. shameful.
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Sarah Quinn
14 years ago
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this is so sad. i stopped shopping there months ago because of this stuff. glad people are speaking up about it finally
J
Jessica Reddy
14 years ago
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10 years old?? absolutely DISGUSTING. no pair of jeans is worth a childs freedom. do better gap!!!!
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Gap Inc. is a well-known clothing retailer, in fact, it is the second largest in the world. As with many corporations, its clothing is made in factories that are located in developing countries, such as India and Bangladesh. However, within these factories, atrocious human rights violations are committed on a daily basis. Workers are beaten, paid below minimum wage and forced to work unpaid overtime. In addition to these infringements, children as young as 10 years old are forced to work without pay. These conditions cannot persist and must be addressed immediately. Subcontractors need to understand that even if Gap does not constantly supervise them, they must adhere to the company's "Vendor Code of Conduct". However, it is also Gap's fault for improper management of its factories. Although it has acknowledged and partially addressed these issues, they still occur. We, as consumers, need not only to acknowledge the problems, but also to change the stores from which we buy. By signing this petition, we are spreading awareness of this prominent issue and forcing corporations to take actions in order to avoid profit losses.
I have spent my evenings reading the messages you leave here and the cruelty described in these factories is impossible to ignore. I am currently gathering more documentation on the specific subcontractors mentioned so we can present a clear picture of this ongoing neglect.
June 4, 2012
The momentum behind this is overwhelming and confirms that so many of you refuse to look away from how these clothes are made. Seeing this level of engagement proves that we have the power to stop these companies from profiting off such cruelty.
3 Comments
M
Mike Taylor
14 years ago
Featured
GAP needs to get their act together and actually check on these factories instead of just looking the other way. shameful.
S
Sarah Quinn
14 years ago
Featured
this is so sad. i stopped shopping there months ago because of this stuff. glad people are speaking up about it finally
J
Jessica Reddy
14 years ago
Featured
10 years old?? absolutely DISGUSTING. no pair of jeans is worth a childs freedom. do better gap!!!!
GAP needs to get their act together and actually check on these factories instead of just looking the other way. shameful.