Sweatshops are characterized by poor working conditions, low wages, and long hours, often in violation of labor laws.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets labor standards and promotes decent work for all.

Minimum wage is the lowest wage that employers are legally allowed to pay their workers.

Collective bargaining is the process by which workers negotiate with their employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is an international agreement that recognizes the right to work, the right to social security, and the right to education.

Child labor refers to the employment of children under the legal working age in factories or workshops.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international convention that prohibits the use of child labor.

Wage theft is the practice of paying workers less than the minimum wage.

Fairtrade International is an international organization that promotes fair trade and sustainable livelihoods for marginalized producers.

Forced labor is the practice of forcing people to work against their will.

The Convention on the Elimination of Forced Labour is an international convention that prohibits forced labor.

Living wage is a wage that is sufficient to meet the basic needs of a worker and their family and provide a decent standard of living.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an international organization that promotes the rights of migrant workers and their families.

Equal pay is the practice of paying workers equally for equal work, regardless of their gender, race, or other characteristics.

The Convention on Equal Remuneration is an international convention that promotes equal pay for equal work.