News Clip7:24
PBS

Can Garment Factories Pay a Living Wage & Still Compete in the Global Economy?

12th - Higher Ed
At $3 an hour, the workers at the Alta Gracia garment factory in the Dominican Republic are earning enough to feed a family of five. But after three years, this new, living wage-based business model has yet to turn a profit as global...
Instructional Video2:31
Makematic

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

K - 5th
In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Manhattan went up in flames, killing 146 workers. The tragedy marked a pivotal moment in the fight for labor rights.
News Clip2:22
Curated Video

Bangladesh garment workers' strike: Wage hike fails to satisfy protesting workers

9th - Higher Ed
In Bangladesh, garment workers are protesting over low pay and poor working conditions, after a wage hike failed to satisfy them.
News Clip2:32
Curated Video

Bangladesh garments workers demand pay in line with inflation

9th - Higher Ed
Why textile workers in Bangladesh are demanding a pay rise.
News Clip15:08
Bloomberg

Mastercard CEO Banga on How Business Can Effect Real Change

Higher Ed
Jan.20 -- Mastercard Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Ajay Banga sits down with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua for a conversation on inclusive capitalism, corporate purpose and the role of partnerships in addressing global issues....