Modern Day Slavery?

The other day, we touched on modern day slavery that occurs in many different parts of the world.  These kinds of slavery may include sex slavery or economic slavery like in many industrial areas.  Economic slavery occurs in China, Jordan, and many other countries where the workers are paid very little and not regularly, work in poor conditions for long hours, and are threatened if they try to join a union or something to improve their condition.  However, this repulsive and highly unjust practice does not only occur overseas.  It also is prevalent in America.

It was very easy to find an example of this.  A few words in Google, and bam, out came an example.  Written only four years ago, this article explained that the only things necessary for a garment manufacturer are electricity, sewing machines, and a building.  After that, the immigrant population supply them with workers.  In the United States, while slaves used to be exploited, threatened, and beaten, now illegal immigrants are abused and forced to work in extreme working conditions while being paid next to nothing.

The rationalization?  These shops are all in the name of capitolism.  Why not use the source of labor?  What's wrong with bringing the prices down, no matter how we get the clothing?  The customer is always right.  This mentality permeates the industry so much that shoe manufacturers, clothing manufacturers, and food processors are treated horrifically all in the name of low prices.  How can this be stopped?  Is the government really necessary?  Will sending out more government officials help?  The article said that the shops can be moved very easily.  Will workers protesting help?  They will get fired and maybe killed.  I believe that the consumer can control the economy.  If the consumers don't buy items made in foreign countries in poor conditions for workers, the company will be forced to close or allow their workers better conditions.  This is one way, but it is not a definite fix?  Is there one?