Walmart has stated it will not sign an international agreement to improve worker safety in Bangladesh drawn up by unions.
IndustriALL and UNI Global have spearheaded the plan in the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza, which killed more than 1,000 workers and is being described as one of the largest industrial disasters in recent history.
The agreement is a programme of fire safety reforms, independent inspections, and worker-led health and safety committees. It will also give unions access to factories.
