Weaving the labouring landscape in the Sri Lankan apparel industry: Conversing with reviewers.

  • Published In: Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 2023, v. 44, n. 2. P. 366 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ruwanpura, Kanchana N 3 of 3

Abstract

Or to say differently, without living wages, several other ethical codes, such as the health and well-being of workers, excessive working hours, workplace harassment, are being compromised as the debt crisis in Sri Lanka unfolds. In the review that Rebecca has outlined, she is able to appreciate that even as the history of labour struggles in Sri Lanka are pivotal - and will continue to be - in shaping how workers advocate for themselves, the uneven application of ethical code regimes mean that workers have never been paid living wages. The fragility of ethical codes is a running theme in my book, even as Sri Lankan apparels is lauded for responding to labour struggles and state directives, which in turn acts when collective labour voices refuse to be unheard. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography. 2023/05, Vol. 44, Issue 2, p366
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0129-7619
  • DOI:10.1111/sjtg.12487
  • Accession Number:163567451
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