Akter draws a direct line from Amazon’s pursuit of profit and speed to the lethal pressures on suppliers, echoing the ignored warnings that preceded Rana Plaza. Announcing solidarity with the global “Make Amazon Pay” day of action, she outlines concrete demands: that Amazon sign the Accord, ensure living wages, publish its supplier list, respect union rights, and enforce protections against gender-based violence.
It’s been 12 years since Rana Plaza. Why is Amazon still refusing to protect Bangladeshi garment workers?
Nazma Akter condemns Amazon for its continued refusal to sign the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety.
