Fashion workers’ Black Friday: protests from EssiLux to Zara

Amazon workers in more than 30 countries are also going on strike, accusing the e-commerce giant of fuelling inequality, undermining democratic rights by funding US President Donald Trump ‘s inauguration ceremony, and causing environmental damage.

The paradox of ‘Black Friday’ is obvious: as consumers prepare for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, a growing part of the industry’s workforce is using the very visibility of Black Friday to raise critical issues and demands.