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Enough Is Enough: NCL Child Labor Coalition Calls for Tougher Penalties as Violations Soar

June 18, 2026: The Child Labor Coalition (CLC) applauds Senator Patty Murray and Representative
Thu Jun 18 2026

119th Congressional Bills endorsed by the Child Labor Coalition:

March 30, 2026: The Child Labor Coalition, comprised of 38 organizational members, endorses the
Mon Mar 30 2026

Progress at Risk as Global Leaders Confront the Ongoing Child Labor Crisis — a Blog by Reid Maki

February 25, 2026: In Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday morning, the 6th Global Conference on the
Wed Feb 25 2026

New research suggests the impact of pesticides on the developing brains of child farmworkers in South Africa

“Children living in South Africa’s farming regions may be experiencing reduced cognitive
Wed Dec 3 2025

Child Labor Coalition Applauds Introduction of the CARE Act of 2025 on Universal Children’s Day

Washington, DC — Today, on World Children’s Day, Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25) reintroduced
Thu Nov 20 2025

Letter Urging Governor DeWine to Protect Ohio Children and Veto SB 50

November 17, 2026: Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League and Chair of the Child
Mon Nov 17 2025

Tu Rinsche’s Deep Dive on Cocoa with its Long-standing, Widespread Child Labor

August 28, 2025: Please see this excellent primer on child labor in cocoa policy from Tu Rinsche,
Thu Aug 28 2025

“Dear Ohio State Senators, I’m a Student, Not a Substitute” in the N.Y. Times

August 15, 2025: An award-winning letter about the possible weakening of child labor laws in Ohio
Fri Aug 15 2025

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