It was the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. Ten years later, has anything changed for factory workers?
Tag: Wages and Salaries
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The True Cost of a $12 T-Shirt
On the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster that killed over 1,100 workers, Ben Skinner explains why millions of apparel workers are suffering in even worse conditions than before.
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Seeking to Calm Unrest, Macron Calls for a ‘New Pact of Life and Work’
But the French president did not yield on the pension change that has roiled the nation. Labor unions declined to meet for talks, and vowed massive protests on May 1.
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Saving for a Down Payment and Retirement: What to Know
With mortgage rates and prices high, first-time home buyers find these competing goals aren’t always doable, at least at the same time. Here are points to consider.
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Unemployment Is Low. Inflation Is Falling. But What Comes Next?
Despite hopeful signs, economists worry that a recession is on the way or that the Federal Reserve will cause one in trying to rein in inflation.