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by Gamini Warushamana

The impact of the phase out of MFA on workers in the country has been analysed by the recent study carried out by Oxfam, MFA forum and the Apparel Industry Labour Rights Movement. According to the interim report presented last week, from January to September, fifteen garment factories in Sri Lanka have closed down and as a result over 3,000 employees have lost their jobs.
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