Garment Worker Wages and Protections

The video discusses the exploitation of garment workers in California, where despite a $14 minimum wage, workers earn as little as $3 per hour due to per-piece pay and wage theft. Fast fashion brands like Fashion Nova and Forever 21 benefit from this system by paying manufacturers minimal amounts, leading to poverty wages for workers. Legal loopholes allow brands to avoid accountability. The Garment Worker Protection Act (SB62) aims to address these issues by holding brands accountable and ensuring fair wages.

What is the minimum wage in California, and how does it compare to the wages garment workers are actually earning?

• Minimum wage is $14, but workers earn as little as $3 per hour.

• Minimum wage is $15, but workers earn as little as $7 per hour.

• Minimum wage is $12, but workers earn as little as $6 per hour.

• Minimum wage is $10, but workers earn as little as $5 per hour.

How are garment workers typically paid, and what is the impact on their earnings?

• They are paid per hour, leading to high earnings.

• They receive a monthly salary, ensuring consistent income.

• They are paid per piece, resulting in low hourly wages.

• They are paid hourly, leading to stable earnings.

What is the average hourly wage for garment workers in Los Angeles?

• $10 per hour

• $8 per hour

• $6 per hour

• $12 per hour

How much do garment workers lose on average each week due to wage theft?

• $400

• $700

• $500

• $600

What is the cost of producing a garment in these factories, and how much do workers earn per seam?

• Garment costs $3.00, workers earn 15 cents per seam.

• Garment costs $1.50, workers earn 5 cents per seam.

• Garment costs $1.00, workers earn 20 cents per seam.

• Garment costs $2.50, workers earn 10 cents per seam.

What allows fast fashion brands to avoid accountability for worker exploitation?

• High wages paid to workers

• Subcontracting through manufacturers

• Strict government regulations

• Direct employment of workers

What is the main reason for exploitation and wage theft in the garment industry?

• High demand for luxury brands

• Lack of brand accountability

• Excessive government oversight

• Worker strikes and protests

What is the purpose of the Garment Worker Protection Act?

• To hold brands accountable for fair wages

• To promote fast fashion brands

• To increase garment prices

• To reduce the number of garment factories

What change does the Garment Worker Protection Act propose for the payment structure?

• End per-piece pay and introduce hourly pay

• Decrease hourly pay rates

• Increase per-piece pay rates

• End hourly pay and introduce per-piece pay

What is the current status of the Garment Worker Protection Act?

• It has passed the California Senate and awaits further approval.

• It has been rejected by the California Senate.

• It has been signed into law by the governor.

• It is awaiting approval from the California Senate.