An independent UN human rights expert on Wednesday expressed concern over Canada's temporary foreign worker programmes, describing them as “a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery”.
The employees ARE being compelled to work under threat. It might not be dictionary definition slavery, which is why the article calls it one of the “contemporary forms of slavery”.
Slavery takes many forms and the industry has adapted with the times. Chattel slavery (the kind you’re probably thinking about) is just one type of slavery. It would be a good idea to learn about how modern slavery looks. You might help rescue someone one day if you know what to keep an eye out for
So what if their option is to return to their home country and experience even more dire economic conditions? How about typical life in the US where sure, you could stop working, if you don’t mind starving and being homeless?
That still is not slavery. The person in question is still not compelled to work.
The employees ARE being compelled to work under threat. It might not be dictionary definition slavery, which is why the article calls it one of the “contemporary forms of slavery”.
No, they are not. They can stop working; they just won’t be able to continue their job under more-favorable conditions.
You’re such a moron, it’s sickening how you could be sooo stupid…
American slaves could have stopped working whenever they wanted; they only wouldn’t have been able to continue not being whipped
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Slavery takes many forms and the industry has adapted with the times. Chattel slavery (the kind you’re probably thinking about) is just one type of slavery. It would be a good idea to learn about how modern slavery looks. You might help rescue someone one day if you know what to keep an eye out for
So what if their option is to return to their home country and experience even more dire economic conditions? How about typical life in the US where sure, you could stop working, if you don’t mind starving and being homeless?