Benetton - Pay your workers

United Colours of Benetton claims to stand for colour, unity and social values. But for 28 former garment workers in Croatia, the reality has been job losses, unpaid severance and silence. For decades, workers at the Leonarda factory made clothes solely for Benetton. But when Benetton shut production in Croatia in 2024, subcontractors like Leonarda were left with no business and 28 workers lost their jobs overnight. A year later, around €50,000 in severance pay and interest is still owed. Benetton must now take responsibility and ensure they receive what they are legally owed. This May, fashion activists from 21 countries, alongside workers from the factory, held a demonstration outside Benetton in Milan. Video thanks to @ZoeVincenti@CleanClothesCampaign @campagnaabitipuliti8302 #UnpaidWorkersOfBenetton #Benetton #PayYourWorkers