Here are some questions for you to consider after you read the "Dropped Stitches" article. I am not planning to assign them, but I hope we will have time to discuss them in class.
In the article "Dropped Stitches," has the trade agreement led to improved working conditions?
Do you think Em Vandeun is exploited?
Are these apparel factories sweat shops?
Did Unite act in the best interests of Cambodian workers?
How will Cambodia's experience with this agreement influence future bilateral negotiations between developing nations and the US?
Can trade policy be used to improve the lives of workers in poor countries?