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    Livelihood Challenges of RMG Workers: Exploring Scopes within the Structure of Minimum Wages and Beyond

    Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Arfanuzzaman, Md. | December 2018
    Abstract
    This paper examines the livelihood issues of the workers in the readymade garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, and identifies the scope of determining a minimum wage that would address their requirements of a decent livelihood standard. The study observes a compositional change in workers’ household expenditure patterns, where non-food expenses have taken up the larger share. Workers of all grades were found struggling to meet their essential needs, which indirectly implies that their earnings are inadequate for spending beyond the subsistence level. The study finds that, rise in the number of family members puts pressure to manage additional costs. The poor earnings of workers are also reflected through their possession of a very limited number of household assets. The study proposes a number of changes in the structure and composition of minimum wages, such as raising of basic house rent, inclusion of childcare and education allowances, amending the transport allowance, and adding service benefits. The study proposes minimum wage for entry-level workers at BDT 10,028 (USD 119). It further recommends a number of non-wage measures to improve workers’ livelihood through community development.
    Citation
    Moazzem, Khondaker Golam; Arfanuzzaman, Md.. 2018. Livelihood Challenges of RMG Workers: Exploring Scopes within the Structure of Minimum Wages and Beyond. © Centre for Policy Dialogue. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/9496.
    ISSN
    2225-8175 (Online)
    2225-8035 (Print)
    Keywords
    Commerce and Industry
    Intra-Industry Trade
    Large Scale Industry
    Labor
    Textile Industry
    Rayon Industry
    Cotton Industry
    Clothing Industry
    Alleviating Poverty
    Anti-Poverty
    Extreme Poverty
    Fight Against Poverty
    Global Poverty
    Health Aspects Of Poverty
    Indicators Of Poverty
    Participatory Poverty Assessment
    Poverty Eradication
    Poverty Analysis
    Poverty In Developing Countries
    Poverty Reduction Efforts
    Urban Poverty
    Industrialization
    Industrial Economics
    Industrial Development
    Industrial Policy
    Weaving
    Textiles
    Textile Workers
    Wool Industry
    Silk Industry
    Small Scale Industry
    Medium Scale Industry
    Local Industry
    Export Oriented Industries
    Shoe Industry
    Clothing
    Hosiery Industry
    Fur Industry
    Leather Industry
    Income Distribution
    Demographic Indicators
    Social Justice
    Capital market
    Developing countries
    Market share
    Labor
    Work clothes industry
    Women's clothing industry
    Children's clothing industry
    Uniforms industry
    Underwear industry
    T-shirt industry
    Sweater industry
    Suspender industry
    Sport clothes industry
    Sleepwear industry
    Shirt industry
    Shawl industry
    Men's clothing industry
    Leather garments industry
    Textile industry and fabrics
    Fabrics
    Cloth
    Wool-growing industry
    Garment industry
    Apparel industry
    Belt industry
    Glove industry
    Footwear industry
    Social change
    Social accounting
    Inequality of income
    Economic growth
    Quality of Life
    Green Revolution
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11540/9496
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    Author
    Moazzem, Khondaker Golam
    Arfanuzzaman, Md.
    Theme
    Industry
    Poverty
     
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