Should kids have to work for their school lunches? One GOP Rep. thinks soRep. McCormick believes children benefiting from free lunch programs should get jobs to support themselves.
Modern cotton slaves in 18 countries work for large textile companies and many of them are childrenThe report reveals widespread forced labor and child exploitation in cotton farms in India, linked to major textile suppliers.Brands like Inditex and H&M are responding to the findings by reviewing their supply chains due to human rights concerns.
Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to beRailroad workers faced extreme dangers in early 1900s, with significant fatalities due to accidents and unsafe labor practices.The Industrial Revolution brought women and children into labor-intensive textile jobs, reshaping their roles in society.
Modern cotton slaves in 18 countries work for large textile companies and many of them are childrenThe report reveals widespread forced labor and child exploitation in cotton farms in India, linked to major textile suppliers.Brands like Inditex and H&M are responding to the findings by reviewing their supply chains due to human rights concerns.
Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to beRailroad workers faced extreme dangers in early 1900s, with significant fatalities due to accidents and unsafe labor practices.The Industrial Revolution brought women and children into labor-intensive textile jobs, reshaping their roles in society.
This Mom Asked Her Daughter To Lower Her Babysitting RateA mother challenges her daughter's decision to charge $20 per hour for babysitting, citing a lack of experience and qualifications.
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor ViolationsPerdue Farms and JBS will pay $8 million for employing child labor in hazardous conditions, reflecting a crackdown on such practices in the meatpacking industry.
Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in SlaughterhousesA sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.
Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child laborThe Labor Department's recent agreements emphasize the ongoing issue of child labor in dangerous slaughterhouses and the need for reform.
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor ViolationsPerdue Farms and JBS will pay $8 million for employing child labor in hazardous conditions, reflecting a crackdown on such practices in the meatpacking industry.
Sanitation Company Fined $649,000 for Hiring Children in SlaughterhousesA sanitation company was fined over $649,000 for illegally employing children at meatpacking facilities, emphasizing the ongoing issue of child labor in hazardous industries.
Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child laborThe Labor Department's recent agreements emphasize the ongoing issue of child labor in dangerous slaughterhouses and the need for reform.
Coke, Pepsi and Other U.S. Companies Face Wall Street Pressure Over Labor Abuses in IndiaNew York City comptroller urges sugar companies to end exploitation in supply chains, leveraging pension fund investments to advocate for ethical sourcing.
Starbucks and Nestle face scrutiny over labor practices in ChinaStarbucks and Nestlé face serious ethical concerns regarding labor practices on coffee farms in China, including child labor and safety violations.
US Company Fined $649K for Illegally Hiring Children to Clean SlaughterhousesChild labor violations in slaughterhouses lead to major fines and legal actions against companies.
Coke, Pepsi and Other U.S. Companies Face Wall Street Pressure Over Labor Abuses in IndiaNew York City comptroller urges sugar companies to end exploitation in supply chains, leveraging pension fund investments to advocate for ethical sourcing.
Starbucks and Nestle face scrutiny over labor practices in ChinaStarbucks and Nestlé face serious ethical concerns regarding labor practices on coffee farms in China, including child labor and safety violations.
US Company Fined $649K for Illegally Hiring Children to Clean SlaughterhousesChild labor violations in slaughterhouses lead to major fines and legal actions against companies.
A young Haitian immigrant's struggles - and her successes - at making her way in MiamiMeloveda Victor's immigration experience highlights the struggles of child labor and familial neglect in a new country.
How climate change is hurting women in India's tribal communitiesClimate change is a significant, often overlooked factor contributing to the disappearance of women and girls in Madhya Pradesh.
Tony's Chocolonely leaves advent day blank to show industry inequalityQuality journalism should be accessible to everyone, supported by those who can afford it.
How climate change is hurting women in India's tribal communitiesClimate change is a significant, often overlooked factor contributing to the disappearance of women and girls in Madhya Pradesh.
Tony's Chocolonely leaves advent day blank to show industry inequalityQuality journalism should be accessible to everyone, supported by those who can afford it.
How child labor and illegal mines are fueling Nigeria's lithium boomChild labor in lithium mining is rampant in Nigeria, where children work in dangerous conditions to support their families, driven by stark poverty.
Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds findFederal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry FindsQvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.
Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds findFederal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry FindsQvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.
AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violationsNortheast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.
Has Congo's cobalt boom caught Europe off guard? DW 11/25/2024Europe must secure sustainable cobalt supply while preventing exploitation in producing countries.
Shen Yun's Longstanding Labor Practices Attract Regulators' ScrutinyShen Yun Performing Arts is under inquiry for exploiting underage performers, highlighting concerns about labor practices and child welfare.
How We Investigated Political Ties to Abuse in India, and What We FoundLabor abuses in Maharashtra's sugar cane industry, including debt bondage and child labor, are widespread and largely ignored by both companies and the government.
Shen Yun's Longstanding Labor Practices Attract Regulators' ScrutinyShen Yun Performing Arts is under inquiry for exploiting underage performers, highlighting concerns about labor practices and child welfare.
How We Investigated Political Ties to Abuse in India, and What We FoundLabor abuses in Maharashtra's sugar cane industry, including debt bondage and child labor, are widespread and largely ignored by both companies and the government.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan: Why farm children are better off in minimum-wage jobs than waiting to inherit the farmFarmers in rural Ireland often rely on their children for labor, training them from a young age due to chronic labor shortages.
How a Sugar Industry Stamp of Approval Hid Coerced HysterectomiesBrands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo use Bonsucro certification for sugar production to show respect for human rights, despite audits having significant limitations and potential for abuse.
Report: Electric Vehicles Dependent on Exploitation of Miners in the CongoRaphael's tragic death highlights the urgent issue of child labor in cobalt mining, revealing deep flaws in the oversight of tech companies' supply chains.
How a Sugar Industry Stamp of Approval Hid Coerced HysterectomiesBrands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo use Bonsucro certification for sugar production to show respect for human rights, despite audits having significant limitations and potential for abuse.
Report: Electric Vehicles Dependent on Exploitation of Miners in the CongoRaphael's tragic death highlights the urgent issue of child labor in cobalt mining, revealing deep flaws in the oversight of tech companies' supply chains.
How Your Business Can Help End Child Labor | EntrepreneurLabor Day serves as a reminder to protect workers' rights, especially in eradicating child labor, which remains a critical issue today.
Shein found two cases of child labor at its suppliers last yearShein discovered child labor violations at suppliers during audits, leading to corrective actions and updates in company policy.
Shein says it found two cases of child labor in its supply chain last yearShein discovered two cases of child labor in 2023, prompting stricter enforcement of contracts and audits of their supply chain.
Shein found two cases of child labor at its suppliers last yearShein discovered child labor violations at suppliers during audits, leading to corrective actions and updates in company policy.
Shein says it found two cases of child labor in its supply chain last yearShein discovered two cases of child labor in 2023, prompting stricter enforcement of contracts and audits of their supply chain.
California Legislation Requires More Transparency from Employers Utilizing Child LaborCalifornia's AB 3234 enhances transparency regarding child labor practices by requiring detailed reporting from businesses undergoing voluntary social compliance audits.
Labor Abuses AbroadCompanies use outside inspectors to monitor supply chains but audits can be flawed.
from www.nytimes.com8 months agoU.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child LaborHyundai sued over child labor in Alabama supply chain.
Neymar: Bolivia's Ladder BoyAn 11-year-old boy in Bolivia works at a cemetery, cleaning tombs to support his family and dreams of a better education.
City to Engage Migrants About Importance of Sending Children to SchoolMayor Adams appointed a task force to engage migrant parents about sending their children to school.City Councilwoman Ariola expressed concern about young migrant children selling snacks on subways and streets.
Neymar: Bolivia's Ladder BoyAn 11-year-old boy in Bolivia works at a cemetery, cleaning tombs to support his family and dreams of a better education.
City to Engage Migrants About Importance of Sending Children to SchoolMayor Adams appointed a task force to engage migrant parents about sending their children to school.City Councilwoman Ariola expressed concern about young migrant children selling snacks on subways and streets.
Child labor at Oakland, Tracy and Newark fast food restaurants draws finesThe U.S. Department of Labor fined and ordered back-pay to be given to a Popeyes franchise owner for child labor violations at three restaurants in the Oakland region.The franchise owner hired children as young as 13 and violated child labor laws by having minors work longer and later than allowed.
The immigration crisis fuels child labor in the United StatesChild labor cases involving minors like the 13-year-old girl are on the rise in the United States, highlighting vulnerabilities of immigrant youth in hazardous occupations.