The agreement promises an increase from 1,662.50 taka ($24) per month to 3,000 taka ($43) per month, which may seem like a monumental increase from outside Bangladesh. But in Bangladesh, a worker with a family of average size (4.8 members) who works a typical 10 hour work day will require 11,282 taka per month just to feed herself and her family members. This excludes necessary allowances for rent, transportation, or healthcare.

“Enemies of the Nation or Human Rights Defenders? Fighting Poverty Wages in Bangladesh,” is a new report on the subject, released today by SweatFree Communities, a program of the International Labor Rights Forum. The report details the ongoing battle for adequate wages and decent working conditions in Bangladesh and shines a light on the urgent need for justice for labor rights advocates.

Accompanying the release of the report is a call to action. To learn more and take action, click here. U.S. retailers, Bangladeshi factories, and the Bangladeshi government all need to take responsibility for ensuring garment workers receive a living wage and are free to organize. By acting now, you will help us send a loud and clear message to these parties.