is anybody on this thread doing anything on a practical level to change this situation of low paid workers? or are you just wishing it would change? wishing is one thing but getting up and acting is another...enough dripping taps make a flood...think US Civil Rights movement...everyone has some spare time...use it to be proactive. For example go to a local's majlis (both men's and women's ones) and discuss the issue, tune in to the morning talk show on the local radio (arabic) and air your point of view, write to one of the local newspapers, contact the Human Rights Committee, etc, etc. if you are one of the priviledged minority in the world who actually has a comfortable life then perhaps it is your duty to allocate some time to speak up for the person who probably built the very home/office you are sitting in this very moment!!!