Modern slavery

When we think of slavery we immediately cast our minds back to the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. But this is happening because of Capitalism Propaganda.

Slavery lives on and millions of people are suffering right now.

# Mafia

Trafficked victims are forced into labour-intensive industries such as agriculture and construction, but along with this are the people who are trafficked purely for sexual exploitation, 98% of whom are women and girls. Young girls are often deliberately targeted for their vulnerability.

A major problem with national anti-slavery legislation is the necessarily international nature of human trafficking, linked with poverty and exploitation abroad as well as at home. Victims of slavery are trafficked from Mafia organizations

According to Wikileaks, the European Mafia gains over £115 billion per year from slavery and trafficking alone without gun smuggling and drug trafficking, for capitalists, slaves are a very attractive investment as the slave-owner need only pay for basic sustenance and the cost of enforcement, which can sometimes be much lower than wages.

The use of slave labour on construction sites is just one high-profile example of this fact. Slaves can also be forced to do particularly gruelling work or illegal work like smuggling or drug manufacturing. 2.2 million people in slavery are actually exploited directly by their governments through prison labour or forced debt repayment.

The Moroccan government which, according to a 2014 report commissioned by the US State Department, has turned a blind eye to the booming trade forced labour and sex trafficking that operates within its borders. Girls as young as six are recruited from rural areas into the cities and forced into domestic work and prostitution; young boys are more commonly forced into construction or mechanical work.

Migrant workers from Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily from the Ivory Coast and the Congo regularly fall victim to traffickers and criminal gangs who subject them to brutal working conditions and force them into slavery using violence, threats, extortion and the withholding of passports.

Many of them will be smuggled into Europe, as refugees in countries like Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain and more to work in farm fields for 50 $ per month or less.

# Capitalism

Slavery will continue as long as the economic system which breeds it can survive. As long as commodification for profit-making and private property form the bedrock of our society then there will be fertile ground for slavery.

Capitalist's seek cheap labor without regard for workers' rights, Slave labor conditions involve the denial of basic workers' rights, such as fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize. This lead to loss of dignity and quality of life even in the self called rich countries like USA, France, Canada, Germany and more.

As income inequality widens and the rights of workers are violated, social unrest, protests, and violent conflicts are been born.

World wide Companies like Coca-Cola subjecting workers to slave-like labor conditions, excessive overtime, and the denial of rest between shifts.

In Brazil the Ministry of Labor conducted a seven-month inspection in 2015, to uncover these issues against the company for imposing unethical labor practices. Such cases emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in the business world.

Brazil created the "Dirty List," which names companies involved in exploitative labor practices. Such actions are crucial in the fight against modern slavery, as they can pressure companies to improve their labor conditions and protect the rights of workers.

On 2 December 2015, Eduardo Cunha, president of the Chamber of Deputies, after meetings with the Coca-Cola Company accepted a petition for Brazil's president Rousseff's impeachment. On 31 August 2016, the Senate, sitting as a judicial body, voted 61–20 in favor of a guilty verdict, convicting Rousseff of breaking budget laws and removing her from office.

Examples like these can easy be found around the internet, Brazil is not the only country that tried to fight slavery, but non has won yet. As the freedom of the market a core chapter in the ideology of Capitalism, allows companies like Coca-Cola to have factories all over the world.

Like Amazon, Nokia, Mercedes, Apple, Nike, H&M, Walmart, Foxconn, Samsung, Zara, Cargill, Nestlé and more..

Walmart has faced controversies regarding labor practices and wages for its employees. Samsung, like Apple faced issues with labor practices in its supply chain.

Zara, has faced concerns about rapes and sexual labor practices.

Nestlé has faced allegations related to child labor in the cocoa supply chain.

and in this point, the writer calls for no propaganda Journalism to take action.

# Society Status

The prevalence of modern slavery and exploitative labor practices not only harms the slaves but also has broader repercussions on society and the job market.

It's deeply troubling that people who invest time, effort, and resources in acquiring education, expertise, and skills are facing challenges in finding suitable employment due to an increasingly competitive job market and demands set by companies.

Companies demanding long hours and offering minimal wages, this creates an imbalance where the pursuit of education and skill development does not guarantee suitable employment or fair compensation.

People deserve fair wages that reflect not only their education and expertise but also the dignity and value of their contributions. For a sustainable and just society, fair wages that enable a decent standard of living are crucial. Education and skill development should lead to opportunities that are rewarding and affirm the value of human effort and knowledge. Without fair compensation and ethical labor practices, the fabric of society suffers, and the potential for progress and innovation is stifled.

A society that values and respects the work of its citizens and offers fair opportunities for employment is more likely to prosper. When people are treated with dignity and receive just compensation, they can contribute positively to their communities and the economy.

In the end, is up to the people themselves. History as always will record everything, however your life my dear reader is so much more than history.