Exploitation on Plantations: From Exiled Criminals to Indigenous Workers

This chapter examines the history of 19th-century entrepreneurs who employed exiled criminals and indigenous workers on plantations, exploring the negative impact on the Galapagos Islands and the parallels to oppressive practices in North American coal mines. It discusses the exploitation of workers on Hacienda El Progreso, with examples of employee discontent and the company store's manipulative payment system. The chapter also draws attention to the harsh working conditions on cruise ships and urges listeners to consider worker welfare when booking a cruise.