I'm pleasantly surprised at how savvy Thai labor rep's are. Here's an awesome quote:
"Globalization for the working poor of the world means that American warehouse workers today have more in common with factory workers in Thailand's shrimp and pineapple factories than with the one-percenters in their own country who profit from their labor. [ That might blow your mind but it's undeniably true. - J ] Hyper-exploitation is the global labor standard Walmart has chosen to pursue. This just means the fight for justice for Walmart's workers is that much bigger. Thailand may seem far away to the Walton heirs, but we are going to bring the plight of Thai workers to the suburbs of Arkansas. You bring home the profits, you bring home the struggle too," said Chancee Martorell, executive director of the Thai Community Development Center, representing the Thai workers.
Blame and shame -- often that's what it takes to get corporations to at least pay lip service to corporate social responsibility and responsible supply chains.
August 9, 2012 | Warehouse Workers United
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