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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by dmos62 on Monday December 21, 2020 @06:24AM (#25493913)
> > Self-hire _slaves_ [in the early 19th century U.S.]

Note that what you're referring to in that quote is what was called wage slavery. Today we just call it a job where we're not an owner. Back then such activity was considered a form of slavery and was frowned upon. It was semi-acceptable only because it was considered a temporary means to save up enough wealth to become a business/farm owner.

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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by mehrdadn on Monday December 21, 2020 @07:35AM (#25494329)
Nothing in the article tells me this is some exaggerated terminology for "people who weren't business owners". Everything in it is pretty clear that these people earned that wage while they were actual slaves.
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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by dmos62 on Monday December 21, 2020 @07:59AM (#25494501)
That comment provides context for the phenomenon of "self-hire" slavery in the civil war era United States. Not talking about contemporary wage slavery.
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