Patriarchal unions = weaker unions? Industrial relations in the Asian garment industry
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DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2017.1294981
Abstract: Abstract This paper explores how gender ideologies shape industrial relations in the Asian garment industry. Drawing on ethnographic research, it illustrates how widespread norm perceptions of acquiescent women and assertive men reinforce patriarchal, authoritarian unions.… read more here.
Keywords: relations asian; industrial relations; patriarchal unions; garment industry ... See more keywords
Estimating the capital assets of Laotian entrepreneurial families to compete in the garment industry
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DOI: 10.1108/jsbed-12-2018-0370
Abstract: PurposeThe Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has a socialist transition economy with a high growth rate of entrepreneurial families compared to other member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community.… read more here.
Keywords: laotian entrepreneurial; garment industry; entrepreneurial families; capital ... See more keywords
138 Musculoskeletal disorder among the garment workers: a major work related health problem in a leading garment industry of bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.461
Abstract: Background and objectives Work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) accounts for a significant share of post-workday injuries and illnesses and hence constitute a major proportion temporary or permanent disability among garment industry workers in many countries.… read more here.
Keywords: industry; health problem; garment industry;
Sufferings in silence: Violence against female workers in the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh: A qualitative exploration
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DOI: 10.1177/1745506519891302
Abstract: Introduction: Despite the improved safety of the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh since 2013, other workplace health and safety issues in the ready-made garment industry continue, especially violence towards female workers. This article examines this… read more here.
Keywords: violence; ready made; female workers; garment industry ... See more keywords
VIETNAM'S TEXTILE AND GARMENT INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW
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DOI: 10.14311/bit.2018.02.05
Abstract: Vietnam's textile and garment industry has been developing strongly and plays an increasingly important role in economic growth of the country. This industry also has a great impact on Vietnam's socio-economic development. At the same… read more here.
Keywords: industry; garment industry; vietnam textile; textile garment ... See more keywords
Worker empowerment in Bangladesh: The European initiative for the garment industry.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-220027
Abstract: BACKGROUND Empowering workers through operational safety committees and having an effective safety reporting mechanism improves occupational health and safety. The Western large retailers mostly from Europe formed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in… read more here.
Keywords: safety; accord; number; safety committees ... See more keywords