Problems of a Third World Textile Factory Worker

It may not be the case in all third world textile factories but for the majority of the workers there are many problems that they face on a daily basis. The majority of textile manufacturers are women and unlike many MEDC's women play a different role in society and it is fair to say they are not treated as equals, with many of the factory owners being greedy, egotistic 'slave drivers'. 

Some of the problems a factory worker may face :

• Long Hours - No Breaks
• Rape
• Harassment
• Unsafe e.g. 2013 Savar Building Collapse
• Child Labour
• Hygiene
• No employment contract
• No unions etc. 

There is a massive difference between the terms minimum wage and living wage. Minimum wage is the lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement as living wage is whats enough to cover basic need of that individual and their family. THEREFORE the obvious problem is that the minimum wage implied by certain countries is not enough to cover a basic living wage!