Panel Discussion - Garment Organising and Documenting its History | Sat 11 Oct 4pm | Koramangala

[Vinay Sreenivasa]

Dear All, 

We are pleased to invite you to the release of the report 'Stitching Lives, Organising Workers' which looks at the history of organising garment workers in Bangalore. 

The release will be followed by a panel discussion on 'Garment Organising and Documenting its History' . 

When - Saturday, 11 October, 4pm - 6pm

Where - Indian Heritage Academy, 20th Main, 6th Block, Koramangala 

Speakers

• Dr.Prathibha R, President, GATWU
• Dr.Swathi Shivanand, Asst. Professor, MAHE
• Mohan Mani, Visiting Fellow, Center for Labour Studies, NLSIU 

About the panel 

The Garment Industry employs 5 lakh workers in Bengaluru, almost all women. Sexual Harassment,  wages which do not rise are some of the challenges they face. The new tariffs only worsen these problems.  Organising workers helps them fight these challenges attain dignity. Do come listen to the history of organising garment workers in Bangalore and the resultant challenges. 

(Please note : The venue is also hosting an exhibition of archival materials from the Garment and Tectile Workers Union and Garment Karmikara Munnade , between the evening of 10th October and 12th October - details here - https://indianheritageacademy.org/etn/stitching-lives-garment-workers-and-activism-in-bengaluru/) 

Entry is free and open to all. Please also share this email with interested folks. 

Thanks,

Vinay