Agence France-Presse Questions remain about Bangladesh factory fire GlobalPost December 04, 2012 Government, factory owners and international buyers are all pointing fingers after the fire that killed at least 112 in a Bangladesh garment factory.
Business, Economics and Jobs Foxconn moves into Indonesia, worrying labor groups GlobalPost September 05, 2012 Still weathering fierce condemnation for its practices in China, Apple's top manufacturer migrates south.
Agence France-Presse Argentina's fair trade wineries help workers weather shaky times GlobalPost September 04, 2012 A collectivist system known as contratista offers upward mobility in a tough industry.
Agence France-Presse Lonmin killings test South African democracy GlobalPost September 02, 2012 Workers in the country's platinum industry caught in a crucible of power.
Agence France-Presse Government crackdown on labor groups worsens in South China GlobalPost September 02, 2012 NGOs have been pushed out of their offices, leaving fewer allies for millions of disposable workers.
Agence France-Presse Caterpillar sets tough precedent in beating Illinois strike GlobalPost September 01, 2012 Coming off its most profitable year in history, the equipment giant successfully froze wages and pensions.
Agence France-Presse US electronics industry feels heat on conflict minerals GlobalPost August 16, 2012 A combination of government and public pressure has some companies focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo — and others seemingly ignoring it.
Agence France-Presse Inspecting the Inspectors: Walmart and Chiquita immune to labor oversight in Honduras GlobalPost August 15, 2012 When labor officials are ill-equipped and powerless, workers' complaints can hardly be investigated.
Agence France-Presse Damming the future? Livelihoods at stake on Mekong River GlobalPost July 25, 2012 Construction under way on Xayaburi Dam, expected to produce big electricity revenues for Laos but ruin fishing and agriculture along the riverbanks.
Agence France-Presse Mexico City: A union dismantled, with gruesome results GlobalPost July 20, 2012 President Calderon's seizure of a state-owned electric company has led to a surge of on-the-job deaths and injuries.
