forced labor
noun
1
: very hard physical work that someone is forced to do
The prisoners endured years of forced labor.
2
: a group of people who are made to work very hard for no money
also
: a system that allows this
The railroad was built with/by forced labor.
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Supporters say forced labor in state prisons is a vestige of slavery and that the practice disproportionately affects people of color.
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Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Supporters say forced labor in prison is a form of slavery.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
But with that reach may come some risk; Shein has been criticized and probed by global regulators, consumers and organizations over product safety concerns, potential forced labor infractions and data questions.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
This included forcing them to assimilate to European culture, eradicating their traditions and subjecting them to forced labor and beatings.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Supporters say forced labor in prison is a form of slavery.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
But with that reach may come some risk; Shein has been criticized and probed by global regulators, consumers and organizations over product safety concerns, potential forced labor infractions and data questions.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
This included forcing them to assimilate to European culture, eradicating their traditions and subjecting them to forced labor and beatings.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Forced labor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forced%20labor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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