Sweatshops have become an undeniable reality in today’s global economy. Sweatshop labor is responsible for the shoes we wear, the clothes we wear and many other products, on which we rely everyday. Without a doubt, many people everyday face the harsh reality that their lives are held cheap in the eyes of the corporate capitalist. Therefore, as corporations continue to search for the cheapest labor around the world, the presence of sweatshops continues to expand. The term “Race to the Bottom,” coined by Jeremy Brecher and Tim Costello, refers to the practices of large corporations transcending national boundaries in pursuit of the nation which will provide workers.
