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Workers Rights
There is a system set in place around the world. Generate money for
survival. Work to make ends meet. Work to feed your loved ones. Work for
shelter. Work, work, work and keep on working. This is the mentality on a
global level. Most people are so concerned with earning the extra dollar, we
dont have time to concern ourselves with the difficulties faced to get there.
has already gone through the industrial revolution which had secured many
other countries around the world have it worse off than we do. Additionally,
although often overlooked, many people in our country are often have
standards and guidelines which every country is supposed to abide by. This
trafficking. Additionally, they push for maternity rights, living wages, gender
equality and many other matters to protect people within the workforce.
the top five countries with the highest scores, every country needs to treat
Countries which were recently ranked with the worst labor protections
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharan-burrow/top-ten-worst-countries-
these violations to occur: men and women are prohibited from leaving fields
mass arrests or other types of violence, and exclusionary labor laws are
the Middle East, forced labor is still prevalent. The main reason these
countries are on the list, aside from the abuses listed above, is the
find ways to ensure that companies are respecting their rule of law and
negative ways. While the borders open between countries, people are losing
their national identity. And, while good for businesses, this continues to harm
corporations they soon find out that they have little power to do so. If
countries try to regulate these companies one of two things often happens.
One option is the company can move its operations to a country where those
particular rules and regulations dont exist. This is possible due to the
structural adjustment programs in place by the IMF and World Bank. These
programs force nations to cut back in order to cheaply export more goods as
a result of these limitations set by the IMF and World Bank. This can be
(http://www.globalissues.org/article/57/corporations-and-workers-rights).
They have established factories in Southeast Asia rather than in the Unites
States or Europe because they can have more leniency in the treatment and
move their company bases. Major organizations such as BMW and Mercedes
convinced Germany to reduce tax rates to below the current US rates. These
tax breaks and cuts often have a negative impact on the public. Another
conform to their desires. Although, first world countries often do try to use
their power to force other nations to abide by labor standards. Third world
wages. Therefore, the most beneficial option for all parties is often to help
But, this solution does not always help either. This continues to be a
along with corporations. Hopefully one day soon, these three groups will find
for all parties involved. But until then, dont be afraid to speak your mind for
all of these men, women and children who lack these rights. Fortunately, we
speak up for these people who may not have the ability to do so.
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