Editing H&M (section)

=== Working conditions ===
==== Cambodia ====
In August 2011, nearly 300 workers fainted in one week at a Cambodian factory supplying H&M. Fumes from chemicals, poor ventilation, [[malnutrition]], and even "mass hysteria" have all been blamed for making workers ill. The [[minimum wage]] in the country is the equivalent of $66 (£42) a month, an amount that is less than half of what is required to meet basic needs, according to human rights groups.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/feb/02/cambodian-workers-peoples-tribunal-factory | title = Cambodian workers hold "people's tribunal" to look at factory conditions  | date = 2 February 2012|work=The Guardian | access-date =2 February 2012 | location=London | first=Sarah | last=Butler}}</ref>

==== Bangladesh ====
The same year, Bangladeshi and international labor groups put forth a detailed safety proposal that entailed the establishment of independent inspections of garment factories. The plan called for inspectors to have the power to close unsafe factories. The proposal entailed a [[legally binding]] contract between suppliers, customers, and unions. At a meeting in 2011 in [[Dhaka]], major European and North American retailers, including H&M, rejected the proposal. Further efforts by unions to advance the proposal after numerous and deadly factory fires have been rejected.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/big-brands-rejected-bangladesh-factory-safety-plan-122206229.html;_ylt=AnVOsdd0ELiYKWzzSu_voqq3scB_;_ylu=X3oDMTQ1anZ1YTM5BG1pdANMYXRlc3ROZXdzIExpc3RpbmcEcGtnAzZkOTA2NmZiLTg4MWYtM2RlNS04M2Q5LThkOWZiOGM1MDBjNgRwb3MDMgRzZWMDTWVkaWFTdG9yeUxpc3RUZW1wBHZlcgM2OWJkMWU1MC1hZTczLTExZTItYmRiZi03MjgzNTZkYWU1MDg-;_ylg=X3oDMTFlamZvM2ZlBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3|title=Big brands rejected Bangladesh factory safety plan|date=26 April 2013|work=Yahoo News}}</ref>

====Myanmar====
A report by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) found a significant rise in worker abuse allegations in Myanmar garment factories since the military coup in 2021. H&M is investigating 20 such cases at their suppliers, while a report documented 156 in total over the past year. This has led some fashion brands like Inditex (Zara owner) to cut ties with Myanmar suppliers, while others like H&M and Bestseller are increasing monitoring efforts. The decision to stay or leave is complex, with some arguing continued engagement offers leverage for improvement, while others fear a race to the bottom if major brands exit.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 August 2023 |title=H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/hm-probes-myanmar-factory-abuses-pressure-intensifies-2023-08-16/ |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>