Bangladesh Garment Workers Continue Protests After Rejected Wage Hike
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Police confront garment workers during protests for higher wages in Ashulia, Bangladesh.
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A prolonged wage dispute in Bangladesh's critical garment industry risks economic damage.
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After protests and clashes, the government mandated a 56% wage hike to $113 per month.
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Workers rejected the increase as too small given high inflation.
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Unions representing 4 million workers continue protests, boycotts, and road blocks.