Samsung and Child Labor

[sauerkraut]

Have they started sub-contracting the children from Governor Fallin and her new Fort Sill Immigrant program?

Speaking of Mary Fallin those 2,000 Macy jobs Mary Fallin brought to Tulsa last year  are getting closer & closer to reality the workmen have finished the steel frame of the structure, next year the place should be open & hiring. Tulsa's labor force is already pretty darn tight, anyone who wants a job can find one in Tulsa. Tulsa will be having it's own labor shortage.

[sgrizzle]

Samsung makes a lot of cell phones and electronic gear and I guess with the high demand they have to hire kids to keep  up with the demand. Is not LG and Samsung part of the same company?

Did you just say child labor is fine if they're busy?

And no, not the same company.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Samsung makes a lot of cell phones and electronic gear and I guess with the high demand they have to hire kids to keep  up with the demand. Is not LG and Samsung part of the same company?

No they aren't.  And no, they don't have to hire kids - they choose to because of what they are....


Your seat belt is obviously way to tight....  here's a little something that might help!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw1g2yKxb0I

[sauerkraut]

If there is not enough adults to do the job they have to turn to kids- the demand is increasing. Child labor is legal in many countries.

[swake]

If there is not enough adults to do the job they have to turn to kids- the demand is increasing. Child labor is legal in many countries.

It's not that there aren't enough jobs, kids are cheaper.

That's why we have child labor laws. Children should be in school. I'm guessing you missed a lot of school.

[sgrizzle]

If there is not enough adults to do the job they have to turn to kids- the demand is increasing. Child labor is legal in many countries.

[heironymouspasparagus]

If there is not enough adults to do the job they have to turn to kids- the demand is increasing. Child labor is legal in many countries.

This really IS breadburner in disguise, isn't it...?


That is at least in the top 2 or 3 of stupidest things I have heard....

[Conan71]

This really IS breadburner in disguise, isn't it...?


That is at least in the top 2 or 3 of stupidest things I have heard....

No, I know BB, it's definitely not him.

[heironymouspasparagus]

No, I know BB, it's definitely not him.

Mmmmm....ok...I believe you.

[sauerkraut]

I'm not for child labor, I'm totally against it-- I'm just saying it happens and in many nations it's legal and the products they make are sold right here in the USA, the more demand there is for a item  the more children in 3rd world countries will be put to work making them  items. It is what it is and pretending it does not happen does not make it so. Child labor is not going to end anytime soon..  That's all I'm sayin'.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I'm not for child labor, I'm totally against it-- I'm just saying it happens and in many nations it's legal and the products they make are sold right here in the USA, the more demand there is for a item  the more children in 3rd world countries will be put to work making them  items. It is what it is and pretending it does not happen does not make it so. Child labor is not going to end anytime soon..  That's all I'm sayin'.

And that is all very obvious.  What might actually help would be if US corporations performed actual, legitimate audits and put an end to the practices in the factories they deal with.  And if US consumers would pay attention and act accordingly - in this case, buy no Samsung until there is verifiable change from those audits.

It certainly won't end until good people in this country set their minds to making it end.  In the meantime, we are complacent and don't really care that much.

[sauerkraut]

And that is all very obvious.  What might actually help would be if US corporations performed actual, legitimate audits and put an end to the practices in the factories they deal with.  And if US consumers would pay attention and act accordingly - in this case, buy no Samsung until there is verifiable change from those audits.

It certainly won't end until good people in this country set their minds to making it end.  In the meantime, we are complacent and don't really care that much.

But that won't happen, it's just wishful thinking. People are hooked on their 'Lectronic gear and will gobble that stuff  up no matter who makes them kids or adults down  in some 3rd world sweat factory. Many people like to turn a blind eye to child labor issue and pretend it's not happening or the problem of child labor is solved and proclaim it's not happening anymore in the 21st century. They are only foolin' themselves.

[heironymouspasparagus]

But that won't happen, it's just wishful thinking. People are hooked on their 'Lectronic gear and will gobble that stuff  up no matter who makes them kids or adults down  in some 3rd world sweat factory. Many people like to turn a blind eye to child labor issue and pretend it's not happening or the problem of child labor is solved and proclaim it's not happening anymore in the 21st century. They are only foolin' themselves.

Refreshing post - you do understand that part of human nature and it's application in the real world!  True!

[sauerkraut]

It's not that there aren't enough jobs, kids are cheaper.

That's why we have child labor laws. Children should be in school. I'm guessing you missed a lot of school.

WE have child labor laws in the USA- but the countries where the products are made do not have child labor laws, it's legal there- and  I guess the companies that have their products made in 3rd world countries turn a blind eye to the kids building the electronic gear, or they pretend it's not happening.

[Gaspar]

Fairly sure Samsung would fire my kids after the first day.


Let me put it this way. . .when you turn on my wife's Galaxy tablet it makes fart noises.  That was the work of the 6yo.