Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Primark fires child worker firms


UK clothing firm Primark has fired three Indian suppliers because they used child labour to finish goods.

The suppliers sub-contracted smaller firms, which were using child labour to carry out embroidery and sequin work.

The BBC's Panorama programme, which carried out a six-month investigation, alerted Primark to the problems.

Consumers are increasingly demanding that companies produce goods in an ethical manner, turning the spotlight on worker wages and working conditions.

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