Child Labor - US

A five-most-dangerous job for teen workers: Outside helper, landscaping, tree-trimming, groundskeeping, and lawn service

Landscaping and yard work is a frequent entry point into the job market for teenagers. However, the
Thu Jun 2 2016

Agriculture: Other types of farm work—Harvesting crops and using machinery

Despite perceptions that farms are safe, wholesome places for children, farms are actually quite
Thu Jun 2 2016

Tobacco harvester — A five-most-dangerous job for teens

 A 12-year-old cannot legally buy cigarettes in the U.S., but they are allowed to work in a
Thu Jun 2 2016

Introduction: Teens continue to get killed and hurt at work

[Section 1 of the “Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens” Report 2016] Nearly 5,000
Thu Jun 2 2016

NCL’s Five Most Dangerous Teen Jobs

The National Consumers League publishes its annual list of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens
Thu Jun 2 2016

46 Groups Ask Congressional Appropriators to Fully Fund USDOL’s Child Labor Program

May 3, 2016 [This letter in support of ILAB funding was recently sent to appropriators Senator Roy
Fri May 6 2016

When is it okay for children to work? CLC-member Human Rights Watch letter on the minimum age of employment

[Human Rights Watch (HRW) released this letter on April 4th, 2016. You may view it on the HRW web
Tue Apr 5 2016

10 Facts About the Latest Research on Child Labor in West African Cocoa Growing Areas from Tulane University:

[On July 30, 2015, Tulane University researchers released their latest study — “Survey
Tue Feb 16 2016

Technology in the Fight Against Trafficking: Tracking Criminals and Helping Victims

By Mary Donovan, CLC Contributing Writer From mobile phones to big data analytics, technology can
Wed Jan 27 2016

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