Globalization led to exploitation of labor from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Globalization, the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, has had profound effects on the world economy. As trade barriers have come down and technology has advanced, businesses have been able to operate on a global scale, seeking out the cheapest labor and resources wherever they may be found. This has led to a race to the bottom, with companies constantly trying to cut costs in order to remain competitive. One of the most significant ways in which this race to the bottom has played out is in the exploitation of labor. In their quest to maximize profits, companies have moved their operations to countries with lax labor laws and low wages, where they can pay workers a fraction of what they would earn in the United States. This has led to a situation where workers in developing countries are often forced to work long hours in unsafe conditions for wages that are barely enough to survive on. The results of this exploitation are all too clear. Workers are often subjected to grueling working conditions, with little or no access to basic rights such as healthcare or paid leave. In many cases, they are forced to work in factories that are not up to code, risking their lives on a daily basis. And because they are paid so little, they are unable to afford even the most basic necessities for themselves and their families. The exploitation of labor has also had wider societal implications. As companies have moved their operations overseas, they have left behind a trail of devastation in their wake. Communities that were once thriving have been hollowed out, with jobs disappearing and poverty on the rise. And here in the United States, workers have been left to compete with their counterparts in other countries, driving down wages and eroding labor rights. In the end, it is clear that globalization has had a devastating impact on labor. Companies have exploited workers in order to maximize their profits, leaving behind a trail of devastation in their wake. If we are to build a more just and equitable world, we must confront the forces of globalization and fight for the rights of workers everywhere.
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