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A working environment with very difficult or dangerous conditions, usually where the workers have few rights or ways to address their situation. This can include exposure to harmful materials, hazardous situations, extreme temperatures, or abuse from employers. Sweatshop workers are often forced to work long hours for little or no pay, regardless of any laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage. Child labor laws may also be violated.
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What were crowded and dangerous urban factories called?
Workhouses, or sweatshops.
What were called sweatshops in the early 1900's?
Factories that hired children at low wages who would suffer dangerous work areas, unethical bosses, and sudden loss of employment were what came to be known as "sweatshops".
About how many people work in sweatshops worldwide?
180 people in the uk and 218 million world wide
Why were immigrants often hired to work in sweatshops?
Immigrants would work for low wages in unsafe conditions
What companies are being accused of using sweatshops?
Several companies have faced accusations of using sweatshops, including major brands like Nike, Adidas, H&M, and Zara. These allegations often stem from reports of poor working conditions, low wages, and excessive hours in factories, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, companies like Apple and Samsung have also been criticized for labor practices in their supply chains. Activists and organizations continue to campaign for better labor rights and transparency in the fashion and electronics industries.
What country has the most sweatshops in?
Countries like China, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam are known to have a significant number of sweatshops due to factors like low labor costs and relaxed labor laws. However, it's difficult to pinpoint a single country with the most sweatshops as the issue is widespread and often underreported.
How many sweatshops are there in the world?
There are over 3000 sweatshops in the World
Does Hollister use sweatshops?
YES HOLLISTER DOES USE SWEATSHOPS!!!!Yes they use sweatshopsHollister they use sweatshops this is a haikuDoes anyone know where they are
Is there any sweatshops in the UK?
I thinks so, there is sweatshops everywere. I think thayt thye are more fairly paid and I only think that they make fake produce like fake ugg boot and ghd's and stuff like that.
What is an effect of outsourcing jobs?
The creation of sweatshops
What is being done to raise awareness about sweatshops?
Acts of violence against companies that use sweatshops
When was United Students Against Sweatshops created?
United Students Against Sweatshops was created in 1997.
Why did sweatshops start?
Unofficial sweatshops have been around for quite a while. Most of the established official sweatshops have only been around since the mid 1900s.
Where are most sweatshops located?
Sweatshops, or illicit centers using exploitive human labor can be located anywhere globally. Often sweatshops are affiliated with off-shore developing economies with weaker regulatory powers or resources. However, sweatshops have and can be found in industrialized states also.
Where do children live that work in sweatshops?
sweatshops first started at the start of the world war one! people couldn't afford to but clothes so they sent their kids to sweatshops to work to get money for themselves
What is being to raise awarness about sweatshops?
Acts of violence against companies that use sweatshops
Who invented sweatshops?
in the 1830s
