Bangladeshi garment factory closes rather than recognise workers’ union

On 13 October Hameem Sports Wear in Dhaka illegally closed its factory, leaving 400 workers unemployed. The 400 workers marched in Dhaka on 28 October to demand that the factory re-open, and that the employer cease opposition to their trade union, photos here. The Hameem Sports Wear workers have submitted an application for trade union registration three times to the Labour Ministry, but it was rejected. Hameem Sports Wears is a supplier of European clothing brand H&M.

On 13 October Hameem Sports Wear in Dhaka illegally closed its factory, leaving 400 workers unemployed. The 400 workers marched in Dhaka on 28 October to demand that the factory re-open, and that the employer cease opposition to their trade union, photos here. The Hameem Sports Wear workers have submitted an application for trade union registration three times to the Labour Ministry, but it was rejected. Hameem Sports Wears is a supplier of European clothing brand H&M.