Child Labor - US

Child Labor Coalition Press Release: 110 groups urge President Obama to enact an immediate ban on child labor in U.S. tobacco

For immediate release: August 3, 2016 Contact: Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition, (202)
Fri Aug 5 2016

110 Groups Urge President Obama to Ban Child Labor in US Tobacco

August 3, 2016 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20500
Wed Aug 3 2016

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

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