As others note, it's just capitalism and consumerism. It's all about profits for those who own the companies, happiness and welfare of the workers be damned. Long hours, often in salaried positions where there's no overtime. Reduction/loss of benefits, pensions/retirement plans. Non-compete clauses making it hard for many employees in various industries to find another job. And on and on. It's just a terrible time to be an employee, makes me grateful I went the academia route--pay isn't the greatest, but my work-life balance is top notch, especially post-tenure.
There's not a lot we can do about it other than try to be less consumerist and spend less money on things we don't need. Targeting purchases away from certain companies that are among the worst offenders like the OP is doing can help as well--especially if people write the company about why they aren't buying. But at the end of the day it will still sell millions and the few lost sales aren't enough for the stakeholders to care.
It all definitely has me trying to be less consumerist and spend more of my time and money making memories rather than buying/consuming things. More time spent with my fiance, more doing things outside, more going to concerts and other events, more traveling etc. rather than buying more gadgets, games etc.
