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Accelerating financial health for garment workers

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This article examines whether more internal hiring in today&rsquo;s economy would improve mobility and reduce inequality—or whether it would exacerbate disparities between higher- and lower-paid workers. To assess workers&rsquo; opportunities for upward movement, the researchers assess occupational stratification or inequalities in job advancement based on a person&rsquo;s starting point.

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New Evidence Shows Internal Labor Markets Favor Higher-Wage over Lower-Wage Workers

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