ASDA, Tesco, M&S: support UK garment workers! 

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ASDA, Tesco and M&S say they support families through the cost of living crisis. But the families of Leicester garment workers have been waiting for their help for too long. 

Leicester is the centre of the UK’s garment industry. But workers are struggling – there are not enough jobs as brands keep looking for the cheapest deal with little care for workers’ rights and conditions. 

Despite saying they support UK products, these supermarket brands are yet to commit to a mere 1% of their clothing orders to support good jobs and fair wages to Leicester garment workers. 

Take action today to let them know you support the 1% demand from workers!

Leicester has a proud history of garment production.

The women and men who gathered a year ago to make their voices heard have given years to the industry and the fashion brands that order from the city. They have an important role to play in transforming the industry, and cannot simply be discarded when production moves on. 

A year ago, in October 2023, more than 500 garment workers rallied in Leicester with a simple demand for decent work and a fair wage. Their voices continue to echo today, as the need for systemic change in the fashion industry remains urgent. 

We know that the fashion industry operates complex global supply chains, but a simple commitment to 1% of brands’ production to be sourced from Leicester will send an important message from the growing retailers in UK fashion. It will show that brands understand they need to adapt and to behave responsibly to the people who make their clothes, and take account of the realities of our changing climate.  

Together, we can make a difference to families of garment workers this holiday season. 

We demand that Tesco, ASDA and M&S recognise the urgent need to support workers in Leicester. Send a letter to the brands and urge them to act NOW! 

Email Tesco, ASDA and M&S today

ASDA, Tesco, M&S: support UK garment workers!

Dear CEO,

The cost of living is putting a strain on all of us. Your brand has long championed affordability and quality for families across the country. But right now, thousands of families in Leicester will be struggling.

That’s why I am calling on you to do more to help the families of garment workers in the UK who have no job security as brands reduce orders in the city. As more of us turn to supermarkets for affordable clothing, you have a role to play to support this industry.

In Leicester, fashion brands are leaving suppliers to look for cheaper prices, which means a drop in jobs and hours for thousands of workers. When times are tough, it is garment workers who are left to pay the price.

We all deserve safe conditions at work, job security and a wage that allows us to lead full lives and take good care of our families. We all deserve our skills to be recognised. It is not right that after years of hard work, these workers are shown so little regard.

We call on you to recognise the difference you can make by committing to produce 1% of your brand’s clothing in Leicester to support good jobs and fair wages for workers. You say you are proud to support British products – it’s time to support the workers too.

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