Bangladesh tragedy pressures retailers

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Description: After a building collapse in Bangladesh killed over 400 workers, retailers are under pressure to improve overseas manufacturing standards.

Source:  CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: May 03, 2013

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/05/03/n-retail-in-bangledesh.cnnmoney/

Questions for Discussions:

  • Who is responsible for assuring proper working conditions of foreign workers?
  • Should the industries involveD set up standards for monitoring working conditions in the supply chain?
  • Is this a role for governments alone?

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