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Jan 13, 2025

The real cost of Shein’s clothing: long hours and low pay

From the BBC World Service: A BBC investigation finds some workers for Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein are working more than 75 hours a week.

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The real cost of Shein’s clothing: long hours and low pay