Sweatshops: LA’s Dirty Secret & the Fight for Garment Workers with Mar Martinez - Ep. 31
Los Angeles is the nation’s garment production capital and the city’s second largest manufacturing sector, yet workers face injustice, usually associated with the developing world, right here in one of the largest cities in the United States. Unbeknownst to most, sweatshops are a reality in Los Angeles, California and are directly tied to some of the most notable and loved brands. However, accountability and human rights are not always being addressed by these brands and the manufacturers they use. How are sweatshops and labor practices intrinsically tied to environmental issues? Our host…
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