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    union.1 This paper explores the working conditions in sweatshops mainly located near the US-Mexican border and the results the production of sweatshops have caused. US companies import American parts into Mexico to assemble the parts in ‘maquiladoras’. Maquiladoras are best described as assembly plants run by foreign-based multinational corporations, most of which are headquartered in the United States and export the products back to the United States. The produced goods are then usually stamped ‘Assembled

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    (Arguments) Through these arguments, I will be analyzing the situation of the Maquiladora and the Canadian workers facing the negative effects and impacts in the NAFTA zone and their response. Organizing paragraph: In the beginning of this essay I will present the main purpose of globalization. Then I will show the impact of NAFTA on the maquiladora workers following with their responses on the negative effects of globalization. I will then introduce the clothing

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    In its most basic definition, the U.S.-Mexico Border is a 2000-mile line that divides the United States and Mexico. However, those who spend their lives experiencing the concept of “the border,” acknowledge that the U.S.-Mexico Border is more than just a line. It’s an epicenter of; historical, political, social, economic, and cultural affairs that influence people on both countries. In this essay, I will be discussing the endogeneity effect between the border and its people and how I influence

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    Mr. Villanueva has been a 15 year employee with the company and is currently assigned as a Supervisor in the Pitting and Packaging Departments at the Olive Plant. He currently supervises approximately 20 employees in both departments and makes sure that they wear their safety gear, such as their plastic aprons, plastic sleeves, latex gloves, hairnets and knee high rubber boots. He states that he instructs his employees what to do. Mr. Villanueva claimed he has known the claimant for approximately

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    turning to foreign nations for this cause, the ethical line can become blurry and possibly crossed. These issues are complex, and commonplace in many countries across the globe, and for a great example we turn to the Maquiladoras of Mexico, our neighbor in North America. Maquiladoras are pretty simple to understand. These are simply Mexican assembly plants that manufacture finished goods and export them when completed. These plants are owned by non-Mexican corporations, mostly

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    Maquiladoras fit into the conflict theory in what is known as a split market. A split market is when one group is forced to compete against another group for job opportunities. On one perspective, the Maquiladoras compete with Americans for these jobs. Capitalists want the Maquiladoras because they are cheaper labor than the American workers. The capitalists also would have more regulations on labor and would have more taxes if they used the American workers. However, on the other hand, Maquiladoras

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    Clinician started reaching out sponsor Ambrosio Morales Orozco on 10/16/2017, however sponsor wasn’t answering his phone. Clinician tried once again on 10/17/2017; 10/18/2017 and 10/19/2017. On 10/19/2017 sponsor was able to answer his phone and stated he has being working. Mr. Morales stated they are still residing at the same place. Mr. Ambrosio stated PRS hasn’t being started as yet. Mr. Ambrosio stated the family dynamic is positive and minor (Jorge Citalan) has adapted to the home environment

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    Early Monday I met Nefeline Castillo. She works at the Casa Esperanza localize at the 245 Eustis Street Roxbury MA 02119. The agency work with Substance Abuse, Mental Health services, Residential Treatment, Supportive Housing, clinic, Therapy, and Medical care. She told me they work with anyone, and that they have open doors to any person who is currently in, or recovery from drugs or alcohol. I noticed she feels really happy to work in the Human Service field from the way she spoke, and that helping

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    During the past year Valero has been faced with challenges that have effected operations, profitability, retail storefronts, and many other departments within its company. For example; the recent hurricane that affected the coastline of Texas. The hurricane caused a number of problems with local residents and gas demand all the way inland in cities such as San Antonio, TX. To get a more in-depth idea of the daily activities and affect the storefronts experienced, our team conducted an interview with

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    Maquiladoras are assembly plants clustered mostly in northern Mexico, along the U.S. border. The factories employ 17 percent of the Mexican work force, this makes maquiladoras Mexico’s second largest source of jobs but some people would say that the negatives weight over the positives. Some negatives about this situation are that how the Mexican government does not have full control of the factories, how the employees have to work in harsh conditions and, the employees get paid a low wage. Maquiladoras

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