Working Conditions and Ethical Practices

This article proved to be eye-opening in highlighting just how many retailers have been involved with cheap labour abroad. What's even more shocking is that when retail giants such as Sir Phillip Green are confronted about these issues, their response always seems to conjure an excuse instead of a solution.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-real-cost-of-fashion-a-special-report-400611.html

I understand that due to geography the retailer can't be in the factory 24/7 and that when audits are carried out on factories a lot of time a majority of conditions are covered up.  However, I do believe that billionaire tycoons such as Sir Phillip Green do have a social responsibility as a public figure and someone with power to ensure that the worker's who are producing the clothing which ultimately uphold his billionaire status, are being paid and treated fairly. That working conditions are of a sufficient standard and that workers are not being overworked etc.

http://www.treehugger.com/style/are-these-unethical-fashion-brands-hiding-in-your-closet/page2.html
This article was essential in identifying the specifics about each fashion brand caught carrying out unethical practices. The real cost of fashion.

http://gleaner.rutgers.edu/2012/04/18/sweatshops-and-child-labor-the-price-of-fashion/
It is baffling that retailers such as NIKE and GAP have been found to be using workers as young as 10 in sweatshops abroad. This article was key in reinforcing the point that consumers seem to be shocked at the news but it is soon forgotten when we go to purchase clothes.

Proving how little money workers live on abroad

Just some of the issues workers are faced with

Superdry sweatshop in India
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Chinese sweatshop
http://www.pubtheo.com/images/chinese-workers.jpg

GAP sweatshop in Bangladesh
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