Saipan. Its in the Marianna's Islands--just east of the Philippines. Beautiful place for a get-a-way--very tropical and hot, but the Gap, and Tommy Hilfiingr sweatshops are there. My hotel was located just across the street from this monstrous looking facility. Only thing is it resembles a WWII prison camp with (I'm not kidding here people) barbed-wire fence, and rippled sheet metal around perimeter of fence. The young girls who are bussed in-out every few minutes look like they are no older than 15-16. And since it is an American "territory", the label of clothes made can say, "Made in USA". But wages are not managed like they are here. No workers rights, no fair wage law, and by no means, no union representation. Yes, this is the same Saipan where Delay went to deal with island representatives to get contributions for his PAC. I have been there twice because thats where I got married in 2001. It also has a lot of
WWII history too. But to see these girls going in and out of this facility is saddening.