1. Why are suppliers finding the need to develop a global agreement improving worker safety conditions in Bangladesh?
2. Describe some ways that IndustriALL will improve worker safety.
3. Why are companies like Walmart and Gap developing their own supplier agreements?

A fire at one Bangladesh factory killed 112 workers, and a building collapse at another factory killed more than 1,100 workers. Many of the companies that use factories in Bangladesh are joining together with Industrial, a global federation of unions, to ensure safe working conditions. Approximately 70 companies are included in the agreement, and it covers approximately 1,000 factories in Bangladesh. Many American companies are wary of joining the collaborative effort. Walmart and Gap are cautious because the agreement would make them vulnerable to unrestricted liability and potential lawsuits. The two companies are drafting their own set of safety standards to address unsafe factory conditions.