Department of Labor Report Reveals Sweatshop-Like Conditions in Southern California

Department of Labor Report Reveals Sweatshop-Like Conditions in Southern California
An employee tosses a garment onto a stack after sewing his portion of it at the a garment factory in Los Angeles on Dec. 14, 2004. David McNew/Getty Images
Travis Gillmore
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The Southern California garment industry is under scrutiny after a U.S. Department of Labor report released last month highlighted the prevalence of labor rights violations.

While many consumers believe a “Made in USA” label—at national retailers such as Lulus, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, for example—ensures workers earn at least minimum wage, data compiled in the report, 50 randomly conducted compliance investigations in 2022, indicated otherwise.

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