Child Labor - US

Len Morris: Our Kids Are Watching Us

For the first time in more than a year, Democrats and Republicans have begun to speak mistily about
Tue Aug 2 2016

Needed: A Champion for Children

By Len Morris If we are to have a government worthy of the America Jimmy Stewart described in his
Wed Jul 6 2016

Eradicating Child Labor in Supply Chains Requires Binding, Enforceable Standards

[This piece by CLC member Sonia Mistry of the  Solidarity Center was first published on June 10th,
Wed Jun 22 2016

NCL’s 2016 Five Most Dangerous Jobs For Teens

The National Consumers League’s annual guide to help working teens stay safe in the workplace
Fri Jun 3 2016

Conclusion of “The Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens” report and a final note

 One hundred years ago, 100 workers died each day in America. Today, that number—with a U.S.
Thu Jun 2 2016

Recommendations to Protect Teens at Work

 What can employers do to make teen work safer? Employers must comply with child labor laws,
Thu Jun 2 2016

Another teen job to avoid: Jobs that present an elevated risk of violence

According to findings from the 2013 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, violence accounted for
Thu Jun 2 2016

Another dangerous teen work activity: Driving

The most common way for a teen worker to die is in a traffic accident. In 2010, 32,708
Thu Jun 2 2016

Another dangerous teen work place: Lumber mills and lumber yards

A study in the American Journal of Health and Behavior noted that that 51 percent of surveyed teens
Thu Jun 2 2016

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