The report's findings suggest "only a handful" of the 21 sites across the park operate fully functional worker councils in place of traditional union representation. Recommendations......for the Ethiopian governmentEstablish a minimum wage that ensures decent living conditions for garment workers. "We believe that our presence in Ethiopia has a positive impact, contributing to much needed economic growth in the country," says a spokesperson for H&M. "Since we began sourcing from Ethiopia in 2013, around 18,000 jobs have been created. For many decades, the apparel industry has served as a primary catalyst for developing economies, which often takes time to mature.

Source: Ethiopian News May 09, 2019 14:15 UTC