In a world frenzied by globalised mass production, a world governed by advertising campaigns that create false voids within our lives to encourage mass consumption, a world of detachment and isolation, there comes a unique organisation compelled to providing protection for workers across the globe. The key element to Fair Labour is to allow the fair treatment of workers around the globe by drawing up contracts with large corporations in order to cease exploitation of the distant worker that the Western world are all too eager to deny thought and compassion for. The model introduced is inspiring as it seeks to work within fair frameworks in order to protect the human worker - how is this done? - how can companies be held accountable? - who holds them to account? Such rational questions for those who not only work on morality but also on practicality. And so is there an answer? Whilst there is still progress to be made to balance the power of globalisation, there certainly appear to be the right mechanisms in place to distribute fairness back into the production process. Fair Labour Org is a collaborative body, working with the employer and employee to create contracts that are fair and balanced for the worker. Once contracts are agreed and in place, Fair Labour Org also continues to sustain the worker's rights by auditing and conducting external inspections to ensure the contract is being upheld to its utmost moral agreement. All external reports are available to the public, which lists companies that are participating in fair labour agreements.
Making Global Labour Fair TED Talk
I am an avid follower of various TED talks, which can provide a very insightful introduction on any subject matter that suits your interest or passion. Auret van Heerden, the CEO and President of Fair Labour Association, speaks passionately and succinctly on international human rights issues, and outlines clear methods of resolutions that are in place and have the capability to grow. I recommend for all those who have not seen his talk on TED to really take into consideration the steps we can all take by chosing which companies we decide to use. All too often in our world of consumption, we forget to investigate exactly where our money goes. Perhaps the Western world is too chaotic and busy for there ever to be true reflection on the choices we all make on a daily basis. The truth is, the solutions are in our hands. Organisations like FLA are in place to allow us all a better option, one that is fair and balanced, one that works for the consumer, the company and the worker, and so the next stage, once such a company as FLA exists, is to promote and encourage its growth, which is surely in our hands.
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