Module 4: “Bangladesh Factory Collapse: Who Really Pays for Our Cheap Clothes?” by Anna McMullen

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  1. inevitably
    by necessity
    But, faced with constantly decreasing incomes, factory owners inevitably let things slide, like replacing faulty machinery...
  2. globalization
    growth to a worldwide scale
    But with globalization has come consumer apathy.
  3. apathy
    the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things
    But with globalization has come consumer apathy.
  4. recession
    a situation in which the state of the economy declines
    Especially in a recession, cheap clothing is a welcome industry for many.
  5. endemic
    native; originating where it is found
    In short, the brands, not the consumer, are the ones who must take responsibility for the endemic problems that this industry faces.
  6. audit
    an inspection of accounting procedures and records
    Many western brands rely on audits and in-house checks to monitor whether conditions in their factories are up to scratch.
  7. union
    an employee organization that bargains with an employer
    The Clean Clothes Campaign together with local and global unions and labor rights organizations, has developed a program that hopes to solve this.
  8. initiative
    the first of a series of actions
    The Bangladesh Building and Fire Safety Agreement is a proposal for a sector-wide initiative that includes independent building inspections, worker rights training, public disclosure and a long-overdue review of safety standards.
  9. disclosure
    the act of making something evident
    The Bangladesh Building and Fire Safety Agreement is a proposal for a sector-wide initiative that includes independent building inspections, worker rights training, public disclosure and a long-overdue review of safety standards.
  10. transparent
    free of deceit
    This transparent and practical agreement is unique in that it is supported by all key labor stakeholders in Bangladesh and internationally.
  11. implement
    apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
    So far, U.S. company PVH, owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and German retailer Tchibo have signed up to the program, but it needs a critical mass of brand support to be implemented.
  12. sustainable
    capable of being prolonged
    How many more deaths will it take to move brands from making CSR statements of regret, to investing in a sustainable and safe industry?
Created on Wed May 27 14:14:58 EDT 2020 (updated Fri May 29 13:06:43 EDT 2020)

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