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Add as a preferred source on GoogleBangladesh Garment Factories Reopen After Weekend Wage Protests
Workers are seeking a monthly minimum wage of $241, above the current minimum.
Bangladesh garment factories resumed operations Monday after weekend wage protests disrupted production, as workers pushed for a $241 monthly minimum wage above the current level.
The protests had forced 529 garment factories to suspend operations. Bangladesh established a wage review board Sunday as demonstrations escalated.
Workers are demanding a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 taka, equivalent to $241. The current minimum wage is 12,500 taka.
John Kim
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