Factory Fire

The fire in the Bangladesh factory was truly devastating. 112 people were killed, when many could have been saved if an emergency exit door was available.This fire is making many people focus on the treatment of factory workers. The workers were not allowed to evacuate the building even when fire alarms were sounding. This news is shocking to us in the U.S. because it is so foreign to us. Many factory tragedies happen every year without worldwide knowledge.As a country, we need to be more globally aware. We must pay attention the the factory's that produce our goods. Consumers cannot play a large role in ensuring fair wage in factories, but we can do our part by only buying goods from companies that support fair trade and fair labor. Corporations must be more diligent in their efforts to ensure fair treatment of workers in their factories, even though it is difficult to closely manage factories in other countries. Each corporation must be responsible not only for its suppliers, but also for its factories. I think many workers in factories do not stand up to mistreatment because they are happy to have a job at all. Since workers fear for their jobs, they continue to work in subpar conditions. Factories must provide fair treatment to its workers to protect their dignity as humans. Workers should not be afraid to express their concerns. If corporations and consumers cracked down on factories by refusing to purchase goods made by unfairly treated workers,the factories would be forced to change their ways for the better.