Protests continue as companies still fail to help their workers

The Clean Clothes Campaign’s third update regarding the Spectrum factory collapse reports the death toll to be 74, with many workers still trapped under the debris. The CCC, in cooperation with Bangladeshi labor groups, calls for action by buyers and authorities

Major European Companies Sourcing at Collapsed Bangladesh Factory

The Clean Clothes Campaign reports on the major European companies sourcing from a nine-story factory that collapsed and left 350 people buried alive in Savar, about 30 km northwest of Dhaka. The building housed Spectrum Sweater Industries Ltd. and Shahriar Fabrics

Spartan Daily, May 6, 2014

Volume 142, Issue 38https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/1497/thumbnail.jp

Rationality, traditionalism and the state of corporate governance mechanisms: illustrations from a less developed country

Purpose ? The purpose of this research is to provide an account of corporate governance practices in Bangladesh. This paper demonstrates that the traditionalist culture mediates the rationalist/legalist framework of corporate governance in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach ? A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted. Observations and the personal working experience of one of the researchers, along with documentation, provided rich sources of information for the paper. Findings ? The findings show that families have a dominant presence in all aspects of corporate governance. Boards of directors in companies play a significant part in serving the interests of families rather than those of general shareholders. Research limitations/implications ? This study focuses on corporate governance practices in a traditional setting and shows how traditional culture and values are in conflict with the rational ideas imported from a different setting. It suggests that the World Bank?s expectations that Anglo-American models of corporate governance will be effective in Bangladesh and possibly other LDCs are unfounded. Originality/value ? The paper adds to the literature on corporate governance, especially in the context of LDCs. It will be of great value to researchers and practitioners seeking to gain a better understanding of corporate governance frameworks in various settings

Looking for a quick fix: How weak social auditing is keeping workers in sweatshop

CCC_05_quick_fix.pdf: 4178 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Protecting Workers’ Rights Worldwide: 2010 Annual Report January 1, 2010-December 31, 2010

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.FLA_2010_AnnualReport.pdf: 134 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

New study exposes failure in Wal-Mart\u27s auditing program, finds sweatshop conditions in Bangladesh factory

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.ILRF_New_Study_Exposes_Failure_in_Wal.pdf: 127 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Tracking Chart 2010 Nike, Bangladesh 07020588BV

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.FLA_2010_Nike_TC_Bangladesh_07020588BV.pdf: 52 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Developing Effective Mechanisms for Implementing Labor Rights in the Global Economy

The paper explains that workers in different countries are not adversaries and no actual conflict of interest exists between them. It contends that a raise in global wages will benefit workers worldwide. However, this growth in the global economy will not happen if workers in the U.S. and Europe, whose high wages fuel global demand for consumer goods, are losing their jobs to workers who earn subsistence wages