Yings Story Flashcards
Where did ying migrate to and why
Bangkok- she wanted to look for work.
What job did ying want
To be a nurse and she needed a job to earn money.
How often did ying work
Start at 8:30am finish at 5:30pm.
Worked overtime until 10pm and sometimes until 2am.
Very long days, rarely got days off.
9 hours long.
3/4 days a week working overtime.
What is the maximum wage ying can earn if she works overtime
£11.83
What’s the minimum wage she can earn
£1.69
Where did ying originally work
In a factory
What did the factory owner do to increase productivity.
Drugged them.
Put amphetamines in large drink containers mixed with ice , cola and other soft drinks, so the workers could take the drugs to help them work through the night, increasing productivity.
What was the response of the companies to the workers being in sweatshops?
Cut their pay because they striked. The big companies don’t care about sweatshops.
