There's not a worker alive today who does not want to be paid fairly for their labor. But what is a fair, living wage? In this episode, we speak to experts who help us understand the difference between a minimum and a living wage, dig into profiles of workers and industries that are at the greatest risk of falling below a living wage standard, and showcase businesses that are working to ensure every worker — throughout their entire supply chain — is fairly and ethically compensated. "Living Wage" features experts from B Lab, Fairtrade International, and SOKO, a women-led, people-first ethical jewelry brand, connecting artisans in Kenya with the global market. In this episode we answer:
Guests include:
Joanne Calabrese, CEO, Soko
Wilbert Flinterman, Senior Advisor, Workers’ Rights and Trade Union Relations for Fairtrade International
Bernard Gouw, Senior Manager of Social Standards, B Lab Global
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