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A new report from the University of Sheffield examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on garment supply chains.
Workers in Ethiopia , Honduras , India , and Myanmar who produce many of the clothes we buy from our favorite brands in the UK and Europe were severely affected by the pandemic.
Both groups experienced being at increased risk of forced labor during this time.
Of the 1,019 respondents within our survey who are currently still working: - 35% reported verbal abuse, 34% reported threats and/or intimidation.
Nearly 80% did not receive their part or all of their severance.
68% of the workers had no contract with their new job.
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