Behind the brand names: working conditions and labour rights in export processing zones
"EPZs, spreading particularly in the world's poorest countries, are spearheading the race to the bottom, the hunt for ever-cheaper labour, which undermines even the most basic workers' rights. Everything you need to know about EPZs: this report covers theory and practice with first ha...
| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
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| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Brussels
2004
ICFTU |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19296307124910145899-Behind-the-brand-names-working.htm |
| Summary: | "EPZs, spreading particularly in the world's poorest countries, are spearheading the race to the bottom, the hunt for ever-cheaper labour, which undermines even the most basic workers' rights. Everything you need to know about EPZs: this report covers theory and practice with first hand accounts and case studies from around the world. The report expresses serious doubts as to the long-term benefits of EPZs in terms of development for the host countries. Benefits could be achieved if the rights of workers were respected - only the presence of free and independent trade unions in the zones could ensure this." |
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| Physical Description: | 53 p. Digital |