In our first question, respondents debate whether a binding international convention is necessary to ensure labour standards in global supply chains.
Supply chains are notoriously difficult for many workers. How can this change? Does one legal size fits all? What structural changes might be necessary?
Supply chains are notoriously difficult for many workers. How can this change? Does one legal size fits all? What structural changes might be necessary?
Some say supply chains bring upgrading, jobs and development for poorer countries. But don't they always do so at a cost to worker rights and wellbeing?
Unionisation, freedom to collectively bargain, enhanced transparency, and national anti-slavery legislation can all be used to protect supply chain workers, argue our respondents.
Some say it's impossible to ensure accountability in global supply chains. Shelley Marshall and Nick Grono argue otherwise, citing a variety of innovative legal mechanisms.
Some say supply chains bring upgrading, jobs and development for poorer countries. But don't they always do so at a cost to worker rights and wellbeing?
Unionisation, freedom to collectively bargain, enhanced transparency, and national anti-slavery legislation can all be used to protect supply chain workers, argue our respondents.
Some say it's impossible to ensure accountability in global supply chains. Shelley Marshall and Nick Grono argue otherwise, citing a variety of innovative legal mechanisms.
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