Ethically, yes, there should be, but realistically this could not be done. First, it would be impossible to regulate effectively. Second, it would drive the cost of many products up, especially goods …Read MoreEthically, yes, there should be, but realistically this could not be done. First, it would be impossible to regulate effectively. Second, it would drive the cost of many products up, especially goods from China. Not many economies can handle that rapid of a price shift. Instead, we should focus on holding companies accountable and advocating for the fair treatment of their workers.Read Less
I definitely think that an international standard for labor rights to protect workers is important. However, I feel like this is a lot easier said than done. Ideas for a global consensus or global …Read MoreI definitely think that an international standard for labor rights to protect workers is important. However, I feel like this is a lot easier said than done. Ideas for a global consensus or global agreement are extremely difficult to enforce and to get countries to comply.Read Less
While I don’t think countries should govern each others practices intensively, I do think it would be right to have standards and expectations established for what I would call “appropriate behavior” …Read MoreWhile I don’t think countries should govern each others practices intensively, I do think it would be right to have standards and expectations established for what I would call “appropriate behavior” in the treatment of labor forces. If these agreed upon standards and expectations are not met, then the nation responsible would not be eligible for international trade. It would be difficult to ensure transparency in this area given the potential for political and monetary influence on inspectors, but a standard to protect workers would provide grounds for countries to withdraw from trade with a nation if it was consistently and blatantly behaving “inappropriately.”Read Less
Ethically, yes, there should be, but realistically this could not be done.
First, it would be impossible to regulate effectively. Second, it would drive the cost of many products up, especially goods …Read MoreEthically, yes, there should be, but realistically this could not be done.
First, it would be impossible to regulate effectively. Second, it would drive the cost of many products up, especially goods from China. Not many economies can handle that rapid of a price shift. Instead, we should focus on holding companies accountable and advocating for the fair treatment of their workers. Read Less
I definitely think that an international standard for labor rights to protect workers is important. However, I feel like this is a lot easier said than done. Ideas for a global consensus or global …Read MoreI definitely think that an international standard for labor rights to protect workers is important. However, I feel like this is a lot easier said than done. Ideas for a global consensus or global agreement are extremely difficult to enforce and to get countries to comply. Read Less
Yes, it is important, especially from an ethical point of view.
While I don’t think countries should govern each others practices intensively, I do think it would be right to have standards and expectations established for what I would call “appropriate behavior” …Read MoreWhile I don’t think countries should govern each others practices intensively, I do think it would be right to have standards and expectations established for what I would call “appropriate behavior” in the treatment of labor forces. If these agreed upon standards and expectations are not met, then the nation responsible would not be eligible for international trade. It would be difficult to ensure transparency in this area given the potential for political and monetary influence on inspectors, but a standard to protect workers would provide grounds for countries to withdraw from trade with a nation if it was consistently and blatantly behaving “inappropriately.” Read Less
Yes there absolutely should be. How to practically achieve that, I have no idea.