What is happening at Khaadi is SO sad and disappointing.
I had been the biggest Khaadi supporter for the longest time because this was a brand that always reminded me of home.. it was always authentic and unapologetically desi. However, just like all corporations, it also did what corporations do best; exploit workers and then deny any accountability. Not that I should be surprised, lack of transparency in labor practices and ineffective laws allow abundant room for labor exploitation.
Khaadi’s statement:
“Khaadi has viewed with concern the discussion on social media in recent days emanating from certain false news that have been spread and which seek to damage our reputation.. We therefore categorically confirm that Khaadi has NOT terminated 32 of its employees.
We appeal to all to please do not share or spread news that is pure hearsay, or base your comments on speculative news, no matter shared by who, without fully knowing the facts yourself. We request this not only in the case of Khaadi, but as a general principle of social media engagement, as false rumours tend to escalate and can be quite damaging for others, whether it be brands or innocent people.”
.... Let me get this straight, underpaid and underprivileged workers have taken time out of their poverty to go on the streets.... and protest fake terminations and unfair workplace conditions????
This isn’t just a Khaadi problem. Most retail brands must be guilty of this crime because the issue follows such a systematic pattern. At this point, public pressure is everything.. and maybe a reevaluation of our own purchasing habits?
