#child-labor

#child-labor

"The employment of individuals under the age of 21 in the cannabis industry is strictly illegal, a serious matter, and is not tolerated."

The raid on a California cannabis farm by ICE involved smoke grenades and rubber bullets as protests erupted, leading to multiple arrests and claims about child labor.

The tragic collision in Egypt highlights the dangers faced by underage labourers, particularly in overcrowded minibuses, an issue that has persisted for years.

California's current procurement system is turning a blind eye to labor trafficking and forced labor, risking taxpayer dollars going towards abusive labor practices.

Despite the dangers, railroad work remained a necessary occupation, with early 1900s America seeing thousands of deaths annually due to accidents and unsafe practices.

Between June 2022 and March 2023, an investigation revealed that almost half of the cotton farms in Madhya Pradesh are exploiting workers through forced labor.

"France, Germany and the whole European Union must act together to secure a sustainable and reliable supply. How the raw materials are extracted should live up to our vision of avoiding exploitation, and ensure children don't work under horrendous conditions."