A Co-operative Way Out of Exploitation: Reflections on the Manolada Strawberries Case

Migrants are often cast in the role of victims, as in the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the Manolada Strawberries case. We argue that they may gain agency and institutionalise networks of solidarity by forming social cooperatives.

Mariana Gkliati and Morshed Mannan • April 20, 2017 • 2 comments

The difference between Asian sweatshops and Turkish coalmines

After the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh, Western multinationals have taken the lead to improve the labour conditions of textile workers. Other industrial accidents do not evoke similar responses. What factors make CSR effective?

Ruben Zandvliet • May 27, 2014

Changing labour conditions in global supply chains

Last April, 1129 workers died when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh. Can this disaster be used as a catalyst for change? While governments are hesitant to take action, multinational companies are divided in a ‘European’ and ‘American’ camp.

Ruben Zandvliet • September 17, 2013 • 2 comments

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A Co-operative Way Out of Exploitation: Reflections on the Manolada Strawberries Case

The difference between Asian sweatshops and Turkish coalmines

Changing labour conditions in global supply chains