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November 13, 2013

Bangladeshi Workers Strike Grows, 250 Factories Closed 
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In Bangladesh, garment workers are continuing a massive protest against
low wages at the factories producing cheap goods for Western firms. The
protest has now led to the closures of 250 garment factories, up from
100 on Tuesday. Thousands of workers are taking part. More than 100
people were wounded today as striking workers clashed with police for a
third consecutive day.

 

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