CLEAN : Bangladesh factory safety deal applauded

The transcript discusses the global challenges related to labor laws and agreements, emphasizing the importance of factory inspections for improving safety and conditions. It highlights the economic and moral issues of maintaining low costs at the expense of safety. The text concludes with a call to action for governments, employers, and international supply chains to work together, inspired by the tragedy at Rana Plaza, to ensure better practices and conditions.

What is a key factor in helping developing countries improve their labor conditions?

• Reducing wages

• International cooperation and support

• Limiting exports

• Increasing tariffs on imports

Why is boycotting companies not considered a viable solution?

• It leads to increased production costs

• It forces companies to improve labor conditions

• It can harm local economies and workers

• It results in better quality products

What is the economic issue related to keeping costs low in factories?

• It can compromise worker safety

• It boosts local employment

• It increases the demand for products

• It enhances product quality

What is the main lesson learned from the Rana Plaza tragedy?

• The necessity of increasing production speed

• The benefits of reducing factory inspections

• The importance of collective action for change

• The need for stricter import regulations

Who are the key players in improving global labor conditions?

• Only the government

• Only the employers

• Only the workers

• Governments, employers, and international supply chains