BANGLADESH: H&M AWAITING LABOUR MINISTRY’S DECISION OVER CREATING WAGE DIALOGUE
October 1st, 2012
BY POORNA RODRIGO
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is waiting for a response from the Bangladesh labour ministry over its proposal of regular meetings about pay and working conditions between brand owners and garment workers.
"We expressed a desire that brands' representatives and the ministry of labour should meet regularly to discuss current issues. We are awaiting the outcome of this suggestion," an H&M spokesperson told just-style.
Garment workers protestd in June demanding higher wages led to the temporary closure of 300 ...
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