In this episode, we are honored to have guest and skilled garment worker Veronica Arolla on the podcast. With the help of Daisy translating, our hosts Stella and Eartha ask Veronica what her experience has been like as a Garment Worker. Veronica sharing her story is so powerful from the pride she takes in the skill and quality of work she does and the harsh reality that her work is met with high pressure and inequivalent pay for her efforts. Tune in to hear directly from Veronica what her day-to-day experience is like, having to make up for low wages with long hours, and what she wishes consumers knew when making a purchase. Please see the link below for how you can support the Garment Worker Protection Act.

00:35 Industry Updates!

03:15 What does the typical day of a garment worker look like?

04:20 What do you wish people knew about how their clothing is made before making a purchase?

05:50 How many hours do garment workers typically work in a day?

07:15 Do you work 7 days a week? Do you take any days off?

07:50 How are wages decided upon? Is it a set wage?

09:10 What inspired you to get involved with The Garment Worker Center?

10:40 What can we do as consumers to support fair wages for garment workers?

13:15 Where can we go to sign the petition for the Garment Worker Protection Act?

 

Sign the petition to pass the Garment Worker Protection Act on the Garment Worker Center website:

https://garmentworkercenter.org/

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