Vickery, Tim.
Who's Watching the Shop Floor. / Tim Vickery. - Christian Science Monitor (United Media), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 45. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Who's Watching the Shop Floor, April 30, 2001; pp. 11+.
"Everyone loves a bargain. And globalization brings more cheap goods to stores across the United States each year. Well over half of all US imports last year [2000]--valued at more than $750 billion--came from developing countries in Asia, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union. Apparel, footwear, toys and sporting equipment account for a large portion of imports. But does a 'Made in Cambodia' label mean a 12-year old sewed that shirt, or a mother of five worked a 14-hour shift for 20 cents an hour to make that $120 pair of sneakers?" (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article examines overseas fair-labor practices.
1522-3191;
Auditing.
Clothing trade.
Employee rights--Developing countries.
Sweatshops.
AC1.S5
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Who's Watching the Shop Floor. / Tim Vickery. - Christian Science Monitor (United Media), 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 45. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Who's Watching the Shop Floor, April 30, 2001; pp. 11+.
"Everyone loves a bargain. And globalization brings more cheap goods to stores across the United States each year. Well over half of all US imports last year [2000]--valued at more than $750 billion--came from developing countries in Asia, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union. Apparel, footwear, toys and sporting equipment account for a large portion of imports. But does a 'Made in Cambodia' label mean a 12-year old sewed that shirt, or a mother of five worked a 14-hour shift for 20 cents an hour to make that $120 pair of sneakers?" (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article examines overseas fair-labor practices.
1522-3191;
Auditing.
Clothing trade.
Employee rights--Developing countries.
Sweatshops.
AC1.S5
050