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What does it mean?
Exploitative labor practices are universal across national borders under capitalism.
In plain terms
Bosses everywhere want more work for less pay.
What can you take from it?
Economic systems often prioritize profit over workers.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • union organizing
  • labor rights

Putting it to work

  • advocate for fair wages
  • join unions

Questions to consider

  • How fair is your compensation?

Another view

Not all owners treat workers identically across regions.

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