• Sweatshops Persist in U.S. Garment Industry

    Factory conditions were checked by Labor Department inspectors in Southern California.

    Factory conditions were checked by Labor Department inspectors in Southern California.

  • Sweatshops Persist in U.S. Garment Industry

    Labor Department officials check the records of a garment factory in Southern California.

    Labor Department officials check the records of a garment factory in Southern California.

  • Sweatshops Persist in U.S. Garment Industry

    In August 1995, authorities raided an apartment complex in El Monte, Calif., and found 72 Thai workers living in virtual slavery making clothing for brands and retailers.
    Image Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

    In August 1995, authorities raided an apartment complex in El Monte, Calif., and found 72 Thai workers living in virtual slavery making clothing for brands and retailers.

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