Sweatshop (Noun)
Meaning
Factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The garment factory was accused of being a sweatshop, where workers toiled for long hours in poor conditions for minimal pay.
- Many clothing brands have faced criticism for using sweatshops in developing countries to manufacture their products.
- The labor union organized a protest outside the sweatshop, demanding better wages and working conditions for the employees.
- The documentary exposed the harsh realities of life in a sweatshop, where workers were forced to work 12-hour shifts without breaks.
- The government launched an investigation into the sweatshop, which was suspected of employing underage workers and violating labor laws.