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Article

16 Jul 2007

Author:
Angela Balakrishnan, Gaurdian [UK]

Retailers accused of sending mixed messages

[M]any argue that to stop sourcing labour from [developing countries] would be…damaging to those workers' living standards. Action Aid says more binding legislation is needed…rather than preventing supermarkets from using labour abroad altogether…The World Bank says retailers should stop sending mixed messages to suppliers who are on the one hand told to adopt good labour conditions, but on the other face demands for lower prices and faster deliveries. [refers to Tesco]