Events in Bangladesh last week illustrate the appalling consequences of trade unions not being able to speak up for workers' safety, says the TUC's Rosa Crawford. The collapse of Rana Plaza claimed an estimated 380 lives.

'Has the garment industry learned its lessons, or is another tragedy still a real risk?'

ETI Bangladesh Country Manager, Abil Amin, reflects on the 10 year anniversary of Rana Plaza, and the lessons the garment industry must learn from this tragedy.

We recognise that more needs to be done, while acknowledging the 'monumental' progress that has been made in five years..

It's important to recognise the role that greater openness and accountability can play in ensuring a disaster such as Rana Plaza never happens again.

Working conditions can vary but inadequate health and safety standards and verbal abuse, bullying, threats and humiliation are too often commonplace. 

Addressing security concerns should not be allowed to put workers' rights in jeopardy.

Learning health and safety lessons and crucially, strengthening workers' voices are key elements to a safe garment sector.

This Friday 24 April, we must stop and remember. This date marks the two year anniversary of a horrific tragedy – the collapse of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza that took the lives of more than 1,100 workers and injured thousands more.

Sabita Banerji looks at the underlying causes of the Rana Plaza disaster and which types of workers remain most vulnerable.