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<p> The resurgence of unrest in the Bangladeshi garment sector continues with over 500,000 workers now locked out in Ashulia... </p>

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<p> The main costs of living for garment workers are food and rent; both are rising much faster than wages. The overall inflation level is around 10%. So workers are demanding pay increases of up to 50% and are calling for rent controls to be implemented. </p>
<p><a href="http://libcom.org/news/resistance-high-garment-workers-force-shutdown-350-garment-factories-18062012" target="_blank">read more</a></p>