Phrases with «sweatshop»

The word "sweatshop" refers to a workplace where employees, often under poor conditions, work long hours for low pay in order to produce goods, usually in large quantities. Full definition

Sentences with «sweatshop»

  • It's the kind of sewing machine they use in sweatshops in East Asia. (whitney.org)
  • The blaze, which killed 146 workers — 123 of whom were women in their late teens and early twenties, mostly Jewish and Italian immigrants — helped shine light on the dark and dangerous world of sweatshop labor in New York City and ultimately brought about legislation aimed at improving garment factory working conditions. (bookbrowse.com)
  • Holy Cow clothing that is 100 % organic, hand - screened, and made sweatshop free with water - based, PVC - free, plastisol - free and phthalate - free inks. (treehugger.com)
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