The FABRIC Act with Garment Worker Center's Nayantara Banerjee

Nayantara Banerjee of the Los Angeles Garment Worker Center discusses the recent passage of California SB62, The Garment Worker Protection Act, and how its passage has impacted the lives of garment workers in California; explains the recent introduction of the FABRIC Act by the U.S. Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand, which would expand similar protections to garment workers across the USA; and shares her journey from seamstress to labor rights activist. Garment Worker Center is a worker rights organization leading an anti-sweatshop movement to improve conditions for tens of thousands of Los Angeles garment workers. Through direct organizing, GWC develops leaders who demand enforcement of strong labor laws and accountability from factory owners, manufacturers, and fashion brands. For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast