ROMANIA 2018 QUOTES “If there was another employer in this region, who paid even a little bit more, everyone would leave the factory. Everyone. But ours is the only one. What will become of us? What else could we do? This is a desperate region. The only other option to survive would be stealing. We want to earn money honestly. So we have to stay in this factory.” “I once tried with my colleague to see if we can reach their quota and productivity goal. After working together very fast over the entire day, we could only produce half of the quota. So it is impossible for any human being to work as fast as they want us to.” 5 “I am paying back a loan while earning 700 RON/€150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to for pay my surgery. I have nightmares whenever I think of my loan. My neighbour proposed me to get a farm job in Belgium. Many have left and maybe I will join them too. If I was able to pay back the loan, I could sleep better at night.” “We live in the country, so we have some animals and grow our own food. But I always say that farming is like a side job. As soon as I'm done with my factory work, I start working on my side job.” Having animals and growing vegetables is key for their living. Most garment workers cannot afford buying all the food they need in the grocery store.