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Over worked. Modern day slaves work day-long shifts for minimum wages
Over worked. Modern day slaves work day-long shifts for minimum wages

Over worked. Modern day slaves work day-long shifts for minimum wages

Date4/27/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Over worked. Modern day slaves work day-long shifts for minimum wages.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0034833F
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