Walmart and the Garment Industry

The documentary revisits the tragic garment factory disasters in Bangladesh, highlighting the lack of safety standards and the role of multinational corporations like Walmart. It investigates the complex supply chain and subcontracting practices that allow companies to evade accountability. The film also exposes child labor and poor working conditions in the garment industry, urging for better regulations and corporate responsibility.

What is the main focus of the documentary introduced by Adrian Finnegan?

• The impact of multinational corporations on local economies

• The history of Al Jazeera English

• The collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh

• The rise of the American Dream globally

What was found among the charred remains of the Tazreen factory?

• H&M shirts

• Adidas jackets

• Nike shoes

• Walmart shorts

How many people died in the Tazreen factory fire?

• 1000

• 500

• 112

• 50

What did the internal documents reveal about Walmart's supply chain?

• It is only based in the United States

• It is highly transparent

• It is complicated and shields the company from blame

• It is managed directly by Walmart

What did Simcoe do to meet Walmart's deadline?

• Increased production speed

• Subcontracted the order to another factory

• Extended working hours

• Hired more workers

What is the minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh?

• 18 cents an hour

• 2 dollars an hour

• 1 dollar an hour

• 50 cents an hour

What did the investigation reveal about child labor in the garment industry?

• It is only found in rural areas

• It is well-regulated by the government

• It is strictly prohibited and not practiced

• It is common in unauthorized subcontracting factories

What was the reaction of Gap Inc. to the findings of child labor in their supply chain?

• They ignored the findings

• They blamed the local factories

• They admitted to the issue and promised changes

• They denied any involvement

What is the main reason companies like Walmart and Gap source their clothing from Bangladesh?

• High quality of workmanship

• Low production costs

• Strict labor laws

• Advanced technology

What is the documentary's final message about the garment industry?

• It should be moved to other countries

• It is well-regulated and safe

• It needs significant changes to protect workers

• It is improving rapidly