Child labor

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/29/gap.labor/index.html?iref=newssearch


This article written in 2007, addresses the issues of child labor within The Gap factories. The gap came under fire when reports of child workers flooded the media. The company who runs three other companies under its incorporation stated that they feel “deeply embarrassed” and “violated” for what is going on. Since then, The Gap has taken measures to prevent such activities. The Gap ceased production with factories and has hired workers to check on conditions. The Gap has improved on its issues with child labor and vows to take action against those who continue to hire under age workers. However no company is perfect and The Gap just like others has many flaws. Today The Gap is still working on issues of child Labor and is trying to prevent this crisis from happening again. From the numerous programs and trainings, The Gap is trying to become a better company and is trying regain support that was once lost. The Gap believes in justice and punishes its factories who do not follow company rules and standards. But is this enough? I feel that the company should do a little more especially when it is dealing with child labor issues. This topic is very sensitive and majority of people will not buy from a company who uses child labor. I hope that in today's society everything that The Gap has done is really working and preventing this issue.