The governments that control where workers actually manufacture things, however, either ban, co-opt, or brutalize unions.

It's no coincidence that China is a manufacturing capital of the world, and all independent unions are banned.

In Mexico, where this woman had her hands ripped away from her, unions are theoretically allowed to organize and participate in strike actions. In fact, though, all worker activism has to be approved by the local government, which is more often than not in a corrupt alliance with local businesses.

That is why we should pay with our wallets and try to buy goods (if possible) from countries where governments allow their citizens to have proper working conditions.

Maybe if enough people do this, the remaining countries pay attention and try to improve the conditions.

It is a kind of utopian dream, but better than pretending that the shiny TV isn't a product from slavery.

good luck finding an union in Mexico.

In fact, a recent Mexican law fordibs "people grouping together".

And outsourcing is now legal btw, thanks to another new law. So, any benefits mexicans had they are gone too.

And good luck living with a settlement of USD 1,200 (unique payment)