News & Events

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

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

Fri Aug 15 2025

A Review of Alice Driver’s Life and Death of the American Worker

July 24th, 2025: The chicken nugget became a staple in the American household and fast-food

Thu Jul 24 2025

College graduate honors parents with photos taken in field where they work

July 22nd, 2025: Former migrant workers honor and reflect on their

Tue Jul 22 2025

10+ Films about Child Labor for Teachers and Students

July 22nd, 2025: Students and teachers interested in the topic of child labor will be glad to know

Tue Jul 22 2025

Child Labor Injuries and Deaths in the U.S. 2023–2024

July 21, 2025: Child labor laws exist, in part, to protect children from work

Mon Jul 21 2025

Why Teen Driving Protections Save Lives and What Happens Without Them

July 1, 2025: In 2022, teen drivers accounted for 9.1 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, with

Tue Jul 1 2025

How many kids go to work instead of school?

June 30th, 2025: Children around the world are missing school to

Mon Jun 30 2025

The Cost of Marrying Off Girls Too Soon

June 30th, 2025: Child marriage is closely linked to high adolescent pregnancy

Mon Jun 30 2025

New Estimate of Global Child Labor in 2024 (138 million): Progress Made, but Challenges Remain

June 25th, 2025: In commemoration of World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2025, the

Wed Jun 25 2025

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