Loblaw, a Canadian company whose clothing line was produced in the garment factory that collapsed last week in Dhaka, Bangladesh, says it will provide compensation to the families of victims. And the Retail Council of Canada has promised it will develop a new set of trade guidelines following the collapse.
Loblaw spokeswoman Julija Hunter said the company is still working out the details, but plans to deliver support “in the best and most meaningful way possible.”
The death toll from the disaster has risen to more than 400 — and is expected to continue rising as crews dig deeper into the rubble.
Loblaw was one of several Canadian retailers that met Tuesday with the Retail Council of Canada to talk about working conditions in Third World sweatshops.
Meanwhile in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka thousands demonstrated calling for better safety at work and the death penalty for the owner of the Rana Plaza factory that collapsed.
More information:
CBC News – Loblaw to compensate victims of Bangladesh collapse – here
Financial Post – Deadly Bangladesh factory collapse spurs Canadian retailers to revamp trade guidelines – here
The Guardian – Bangladesh workers protest as building collapse death toll passes 400 – here
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