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  [Deactivated] on 17/04/2015 - 09:01

  This is great, thank you. Its refreshing to see a positive posting.

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  Dominic on 17/04/2015 - 09:17

  Nice OP. I cant see this getting many upvotes though. Foreign, dark skinned labourers are much lower on the social justice pecking order compared to free range poultry.

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    SupeNintendoChalmers on 17/04/2015 - 09:21

    Dominic- You reminded me of a great line from a Kasey Chambers song, 'We don't talk to our neighbours, they have funny coloured skin'.

    I'm guess mods moved it to the forums now.

    It's shame they've done this It'll get far more exposure in the deal section of OB, but I respect their decision.

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      [Deactivated] on 17/04/2015 - 09:32

      Its a complete shame this has been moved to forums. Like i said about positive posting, most people OzB just care about getting bargains on big brand products, but I'm spreading the word already to the gang I know so that will have a viral effect.

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      Moderatormoocher on 17/04/2015 - 10:12

      I'm a long time supporter of Baptist World Aid and they do great work. :)

      As for moving to forums, as this is similar to a free e-book that's always free, it was moved according to this guideline. The guideline was last updated after this poll.

      As for exposure, if there is good discussion on the post, it will be featured on the front page under 'Hot discussion topics' at the bottom.

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        [Deactivated] on 17/04/2015 - 11:39

        Thankyou Moocher.

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      grasstown on 17/04/2015 - 19:40

      Forums killed this. To be expected. Shame

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  Almost Banned on 17/04/2015 - 12:10

  Please understand that I am not being deliberately antagonistic but I wonder about this as I do about 'fair trade' coffee/chocolate etc.
  What is meant by 'companies who do not exploit their workers' exactly?
  Are we talking about forced labour, or are we talking about pay and conditions that do not reflect the local standards, or is it something else?

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    SupeNintendoChalmers on 17/04/2015 - 12:27

    Hi,

    Here is the full report. I haven't had a chance to read it fully, but hopefully it, and the following extract will help explain things as it details the aspects the report covers.

    http://www.baptistworldaid.org.au/assets/Be-Fair-Section/Fas…

    POLICIES: We evaluate the brand’s code of conduct, sourcing and subcontracting policies,
    and involvement with other organisations working to combat child and forced labour.

    TRACEABILITY & TRANSPARENCY: We look at how thoroughly the brand understands its
    own supply chain, and whether it discloses critical information to the public.

    MONITORING & TRAINING: We measure the adequacy of the brand’s monitoring program
    to address the specific issues of child and forced labour.

    WORKER RIGHTS: We assess the degree to which the brand supports worker well-being by
    ensuring that workers are able to claim their rights at work through organising, and whether
    workers earn a living wage

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    [Deactivated] on 17/04/2015 - 12:55

    I downloaded the Pdf and it rates companies A, A-, B + etc on their forced labour/slavery practices and also whether they pay their workers a liveable wage. Eg is Cotton On has A- for Slavery/labour Rights and a X (No) for Living Wages.