A rapid assessment of bonded labour in the carpet industry of Pakistan

Zafar Mueen Nasir

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A rapid assessment of bonded labour in the carpet industry of Pakistan

Zafar Mueen Nasir

Working paper (InFocus Programme on Promoting the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work), wp. 23, ILO

2004

Appears in Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Abstract

bonded labour

forced labour

working conditions

conditions of employment

textile worker

carpet

hazard

outsourcing

wages

women workers

child labour

Pakistan

Based on field work in four provinces of Pakistan. Examines labour arrangements and working conditions in the carpet weaving industry and identifies the main characteristics of employers and workers. Investigates the prevalence of debt bondage in the industry and makes recommendations for action and research.

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Title: A rapid assessment of bonded labour in the carpet industry of Pakistan
Creators: Zafar Mueen Nasir
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Special Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour
InFocus Programme on Promoting the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2004
Series: Working paper (InFocus Programme on Promoting the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work); wp. 23
Number of pages: viii, 28 p. :
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995328429002676