Threads of Labour: Garment Industry Supply Chains from the Workers' Perspective

Description: Threads of Labour by Angela Hale, Jane Wills * Presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers support organizations in ten different locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. * Creates a blueprint for conducting worker-orientated action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Threads of Labour presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers support organizations and makes sense of global supply chains from the bottom up. Presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers support organizations in ten different locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico.Creates a blueprint for conducting worker-orientated action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour.Ensures that workers voices reach those who are already trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions.Explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry.Bridges the gap between activist and academic research, improving the conversation between these two groups. Back Cover Threads of Labour draws on a rich body of action research gathered by organisations supporting women workers in ten different garment-producing locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. This research provides important new empirical information about the global garment industry and also creates a blueprint for conducting worker-oriented action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. This book combines bottom-up research conducted by women workers’ organisations with the latest academic research and debate. It seeks to ensure that workers’ voices reach those who are trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions. Finally, it explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry than those strategies deployed in the past. Flap Threads of Labour draws on a rich body of action research gathered by organisations supporting women workers in ten different garment-producing locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. This research provides important new empirical information about the global garment industry and also creates a blueprint for conducting worker-oriented action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. This book combines bottom-up research conducted by women workers organisations with the latest academic research and debate. It seeks to ensure that workers voices reach those who are trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions. Finally, it explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry than those strategies deployed in the past. Author Biography Angela Hale is Director of Women Working Worldwide, an NGO based at Manchester Metropolitan University. She previously lectured in sociology at the university and has published many articles relating to women workers. Women Working Worldwide works with a network of trade unions and NGOs supporting the rights of workers in international supply chains producing consumer goods for the world market. Jane Wills is Reader in Geography at Queen Mary, University of London and a board member of Women Working Worldwide. Her previous publications include Dissident Geographies: An Introduction to Radical Ideas and Practices (2000), Place, Space and the New Labour Internationalisms (Blackwell Publishing, 2001) and Union Futures: Building Networked Trade Unionism in the UK (2002). Table of Contents List of Illustrations. List of Tables. List of Boxes. Notes on Contributors. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Threads of Labour in the Global Garment Industry (Jane Wills with Angela Hale). 2 The Changing Face of the Global Garment Industry (Jennifer Hurley with Doug Miller). 3 Organising and Networking in Support of Garment Workers (Angela Hale). 4 Action Research. Tracing the Threads of Labour in the Global Garment Industry (Jane Wills with Jennifer Hurley). 5 Unravelling the Web. Supply Chains and Workers Lives in the Garment Industry (Jennifer Hurley). 6 Coming Undone. The Implications of Garment Industry Subcontracting for UK Workers (Camille Warren). 7 The Impact of Full-package Production in Mexicos Blue Jean Capital (Lynda Yanz with Bob Jeffcott). 8 Defending Workers Rights in Subcontracted Workplaces (Rohini Hensman, Women Working Worldwide). 9 The Phase-out of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement from the Perspective of Workers (Angela Hale with Maggie Burns). 10 Conclusion (Angela Hale with Jane Will). References. Index. Review "A vibrant, innovative and up-to-date book, that recognizes the diversity of womens experience of networked global capitalism and charts both their experience of exploitation and their strategies of resistance. Threads of Labour provides a sober but constructive assessment of international multi-stakeholder initiatives to improve conditions for garment workers." Diane Elson, University of Essex "I would highly recommend Threads of Labour to anyone wishing to learn the intricacies of the global garment industry, and what action can be taken to make change happen." Red Pepper "A ground-breaking and original study of the contested geographies of women working in the global garments trade. Theoretically, empirically and politically rich and innovative. This is one of the most sustained and exciting examples of action research in the discipline." David Featherstone, University of Liverpool "This book gives valuable insights for decision-makers in international clothing brands. Read it and learn how garment workers worldwide are affected by the sub-contracted manufacturing that characterises this industry." Dan Rees, Director of the Ethical Trading Initiative "A politically engaged, detailed and scholarly account of global garment subcontracting … This book is required reading for researchers, students, and activists with a serious interest in global trade and global exploitation." Network "An essential read for globalization scholars and activists alike [and] breaks new ground by presenting a coordinated research approach for analyzing global supply chains and how power is constructed-and contested-through the links that bind them." Norma M. Rantisi, Concordia University, Economic Geography Long Description Threads of Labour draws on a rich body of action research gathered by organisations supporting women workers in ten different garment-producing locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. This research provides important new empirical information about the global garment industry and also creates a blueprint for conducting worker-oriented action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. This book combines bottom-up research conducted by women workers organisations with the latest academic research and debate. It seeks to ensure that workers voices reach those who are trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions. Finally, it explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry than those strategies deployed in the past. Review Text "A vibrant, innovative and up-to-date book, that recognizes the diversity of women?s experience of networked global capitalism and charts both their experience of exploitation and their strategies of resistance. Threads of Labour provides a sober but constructive assessment of international multi-stakeholder initiatives to improve conditions for garment workers." Diane Elson, University of Essex "I would highly recommend Threads of Labour to anyone wishing to learn the intricacies of the global garment industry, and what action can be taken to make change happen." Red Pepper "A ground-breaking and original study of the contested geographies of women working in the global garments trade. Theoretically, empirically and politically rich and innovative. This is one of the most sustained and exciting examples of action research in the discipline." David Featherstone, University of Liverpool "This book gives valuable insights for decision-makers in international clothing brands. Read it and learn how garment workers worldwide are affected by the sub-contracted manufacturing that characterises this industry." Dan Rees, Director of the Ethical Trading Initiative ?A politically engaged, detailed and scholarly account of global garment subcontracting ? This book is required reading for researchers, students, and activists with a serious interest in global trade and global exploitation.? Network ?An essential read for globalization scholars and activists alike [and] breaks new ground by presenting a coordinated research approach for analyzing global supply chains and how power is constructed-and contested-through the links that bind them.? Norma M. Rantisi, Concordia University, Economic Geography Review Quote A vibrant, innovative and up-to-date book, that recognizes the diversity of womens experience of networked global capitalism and charts both their experience of exploitation and their strategies of resistance. Threads of Labour provides a sober but constructive assessment of international multi-stakeholder initiatives to improve conditions for garment workers."iane Elson, University of EssexI would highly recommend Threads of Labour to anyone wishing to learn the intricacies of the global garment industry, and what action can be taken to make change happen."ed PepperA ground-breaking and original study of the contested geographies of women working in the global garments trade. Theoretically, empirically and politically rich and innovative. This is one of the most sustained and exciting examples of action research in the discipline."avid Featherstone, University of LiverpoolThis book gives valuable insights for decision-makers in international clothing brands. Read it and learn how garment workers worldwide are affected by the sub-contracted manufacturing that characterises this industry."an Rees, Director of the Ethical Trading Initiative"A politically engaged, detailed and scholarly account of global garment subcontracting... This book is required reading for researchers, students, and activists with a serious interest in global trade and global exploitation." Network Feature Presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers? support organizations in ten different locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. Creates a blueprint for conducting worker-orientated action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. Ensures that workers? voices reach those who are already trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions. Explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry. Bridges the gap between activist and academic research, improving the conversation between these two groups. Details ISBN1405126388 Pages 288 Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 1405126388 ISBN-13 9781405126380 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Subtitle Garment Industry Supply Chains from the Workers Perspective Short Title THREADS OF LABOUR REV/E Edition 1st Imprint Wiley-Blackwell DOI 10.1604/9781405126380 UK Release Date 2005-09-20 AU Release Date 2005-09-20 NZ Release Date 2005-09-20 US Release Date 2005-09-20 Author Jane Wills Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Series Antipode Book Series Publication Date 2005-09-20 Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9781405126373 DEWEY 331.0487 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102476957;

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