Robert Scheer / TruthdigMay 8, 2016
In honor of Mother's Day, we've republished Robert Scheer's account of his mother's struggles as an immigrant living in fear of deportation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigApr 27, 2015
“Fast-fashion” retailers H&M, Zara and Forever 21 have exploited desperately impoverished people around the world to make trendy clothing “cheaper than ever, and cheap clothing is trendier than ever," says John Oliver, host of HBO's “Last Week Tonight." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
BLANKDec 2, 2013
The tragedy Sunday draws spotlights to the growing problem of sweatshops in Europe exploiting immigrant laborers, just another part of the region's struggle to handle legal and illegal immigration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2013
Last week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The president's minimum wage hike isn't high enough, sweatshop economics, more on jobs, and California manhunts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 23, 2011
In sweatshops around the globe, long hours, poor wages, meager-to-no benefits and miserable conditions have long been the norm. But one apparel company seems intent upon changing all that. Alta Gracia may show that humane clothing production is not only possible, but also profitable. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 12, 2010
Although it has now been not funny longer than it was the best show on television (or ever?), "The Simpsons" is still finding ways to stay innovative. This guest title sequence, overseen by brilliant street artist Banksy, self-reflexively addresses accusations of slave labor against the show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 10, 2010
We've always been a little skeeved out by the American Apparel phenomenon, what with the eco-conscious, "sweatshop free," hipster-friendly company's glaring omission of any sense of enlightened politics when it comes to (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 29, 2007
Clothing companies and the consumers who buy their products tend to feign ignorance when it's revealed that those products are a bargain because they were made by 10-year-old slaves. That's certainly the case with Gap, which says it was unaware of the sweatshop in New Delhi, India, where children were recently found toiling under deplorable conditions to create clothes bearing the Gap Kids logo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 18, 2006
An Apple Computer audit of labor conditions at an iPod factory in China uncovered employees working longer hours than permitted by its code of conduct. Auditors also said that workers earned ?at least the local minimum wage? -- whatever that may be in Longhua, China. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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