French Factory Workers, early 20th Century

Barbie in Workers Blues

In the span of one year, six Chinese factories making toys for Mattel steal between $8 million and $11 million from their workers. Mattel has approximately 100 suppliers in China, and these millions may only be the tip of the iceberg, because it is only through labor abuse that factories are able to accept such low prices from Mattel to produce its toys.

Mattel knows about such legal violations, but it does not take the steps necessary to prevent wage theft and other abuse. Instead, Mattel encourages abuse through its purchasing practices and inaction when labor violations are uncovered.

La Forge

Installation on 1 May 2008 in Guise, by Elodie Cavel, producing "La Forge" - 200 bleus de travail.

Well Worn - Worn Well

On Strike

Workers Blues

The Musée du Saut du Tarn

The Musée du Saut du Tarn in St Juéry is housed in the old factory, built in 1824 and the site of the first hydro-electric station. 

The museum tells the story of the beginnings of electricity and the production of steel and tool making in the Tarn region.