http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4466986.stm
Ok, if you are not watching the panorama programme concerned with child labour and Primark then you can read this article at the BBC which explains more.
I work with children every single day, the aim always to provide them with the best start to their lives. Nurturing and educating children is a privilege which I truly love.
It is deplorable to me, that there are children in this world who are sitting day after day, sewing, checking and preparing clothes for our high street stores.
These children are being exploited in the very worst sense and we must do something to accept our responsibility. If we keep buying these clothes, then these children will keep making them.
And if child labour doesn't make you think twice, then possibly the poison in the water, the rubbish and dirt all over the streets might.
It's up to all of us to make our own choice. Please lets hope its the correct one because there is always a consequence ... and this one is the destruction of children's lives and the environment in which they live.
I will NEVER again cross Primark's doors.
Rant over.
Distressed Daisy.
12 comments:
total rubbish never buy again ...give pmimark the chance to have there say,channel 4 should be boycotted they dont really give a toss they just trying to blow it out of all proportions to get more viewers and sell there advertising public want cheap at almost any cost.d.mcveigh curtain workroom Leeds( expensive British made curtains)
Hmmm, an interesting view point. Just to be clear are you saying the programme were speaking total rubbish?
Did you watch the end of the programme? Primark did have their say, and the programme made it clear that it wasn't just Primark but many of our high street stores.
There is certainly a need to think about the choices we make and child labour, extensive pollution are something I just don't want to contribute to.
Thanks for your opinion though. And I am pleased you make expensive British curtains.. is your fabric British too?
(Oh and it was BBC1 Panorama.)
ohh bbc was it sorry about that.......just fed up with the constant knocking of the uk retailers.stick by my comments that 90% of the uk public want cheap as possible.ps fabrics made in europe
Oh no, back to Harvey Nichols.
Shoplifting, it's the only affordable and yet ethical way to stay fashionable. Tried and tested!
If you are concerned by the ethical standards with which clothes are produced try www.ethicaltradingcompany.com
Clearly, Daisy does not in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM promote shop lifting.
However, we do have sympathy for retailers in the UK, especially the smaller companies who are trying to do their bit.
And clearly, there is an absolute responsibility with all of us consumers. We are buying this stuff... but we don't have to.
Cheap = Cheap
Vanda
Thanks for your tip - have already visited the site... and it's a good 'un!
x
Hi Daisy, I agree that Primark have been exposed, but it also doesn't help to for them to 'cut and run'. I have blogged about this, I would be grateful if you would take a look at my blog and let me know what you think about Labour Behind the Labels viewpoint. many thanks :)
Pouch I agree, its not good just canceling orders as those families are absolutely reliant on the income. To give them their dues, Primark did list all the things that they were gonna change and the initiatives they were starting..
Would love to look at your blog thanks for inviting mex
Child labour aside, one wonders if Primark is targeted because they continue to make lots of money when a lot of their competitors are struggling in this economic climate? Is there a hidden agenda somewhere in all this?
BTW Daisy I work with children too and am against child labour but don't think boycotting companies helps their cause, just stops their meagre income so they have to do something worse instead.
Thanks anonymous for your comment.
I agree, that if we all boycott then the people out there have a worse time. But I do wonder, if there was a mass boycott, how quickly places like Primark could do something about it....
I bet if they were really threatened with loosing all their money someone would swing into action pretty quickly. Consumers can have such power. I will not shop there again (I have done plenty of times in the past) and I am trying very hard to get my clothes from other sources, knowing my purchase also provides other people with a living.
Hope you enjoy the kids as much as me. Daisy x
I've just seen the programme on BBC World, shocking stuff. I can't believe that Bebo group are describing it as rubbish. Nice blog!
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