Corruption and exploitation by employers from "summary" of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The hardworking laborers in Packingtown toil day in and day out, their sweat and blood fueling the profits of their employers. They are lured in by promises of fair wages and stable employment, only to be met with harsh realities of exploitation and corruption. These employers take advantage of their vulnerable position, subjecting them to unsafe working conditions, long hours, and meager pay. The workers have no choice but to endure these conditions, as they have mouths to feed and bills to pay. They are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty and desperation, while the owners grow richer and more powerful. The employers hold all the cards, manipulating the system to their advantage and leaving the workers with crumbs from the table. The corruption runs deep in Packingtown, with backdoor deals and under-the-table agreements being the norm. The employers line their pockets with the hard-earned money of their workers, while turning a bl...
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