As a group we have discussed the pros and cons of sweat shop labor. We feel that they are not ideal in any country but closing them down is not the solution. We think that the fait trade movement is a great way to drastically improve sweat shop conditions. Doing things like hiring more workers so that the shifts would not be as long, as well as improving work conditions and raising pay will all help to make these exploited workers live better.
The people that work in these sweat shops aren't stupid. They might not know what an ideal work situation is (if one exists), but I'm almost positive that they have a frim idea of how they should and shouldn't be working. People know and udnerstand that type of treatment isn't acceptable and shouldn't be agreed with. I understand that these workers are just thankful to have a job and all, but treating them like glorified slaves isn't the answer. Regardless of the job, or shop, these workers are human beings and should be treated as such.
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