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Challenges and Prospects of Labour-Management Relations in the Export Oriented Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Industry: A Study in Bangladesh

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  • Dr Mohammad Mainuddin Mollah

    (Associate Professor, Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1205.)

  • Md. Mainul Islam

    (Principal Officer, Ansar-VDP Unnayan Bank, Head Office, Dhaka-1217.)

Abstract

The Ready-made Garments (RMG) industry is one of the most significant earning sectors in Bangladesh. It generates over 80% of the country’s total exports and provides employment opportunities for about 4.4 million people. However, the labor-management relations in this industry do not meet global standards. This research-based article focuses particularly on the labour-management relations in the RMG industry in Bangladesh. The study explains RMG workers employment and working conditions, the legal framework of labour-management relations, workers involvement with the trade unions and the existing dispute settlement and collective bargaining process in the RMG industry and their effectiveness Finally, the study finds out the opinions of the both workers and management on policy recommendations for ensuring labour-management relations in the RMG industry in Bangladesh.

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  • Dr Mohammad Mainuddin Mollah & Md. Mainul Islam, 2024. "Challenges and Prospects of Labour-Management Relations in the Export Oriented Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Industry: A Study in Bangladesh," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(6), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:6:p:1-11
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