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“McDonald’s child labor audit demanded by some shareholder groups”

June 23rd, 2023: The Washington Post reports on McDonalds' child labor issues.

Fri Jun 23 2023

“Teenagers are shoring up Michigan’s workforce. Can lawmakers keep pace?”

June 22nd, 2023: Read this article from Crains Detroit to learn more about Michigan's child labor

Thu Jun 22 2023

10 Facts About Refugees in 2023

June 20th, 2023: June 20th is World Refugee Day. To highlight the challenges refugees face

Tue Jun 20 2023

“New Iowa Labor Law puts some minors more at risk of exploitation”

June 18th, 2023: A new law may set the clock back on child labor in Iowa.

Sun Jun 18 2023

“A 12-year-old might’ve grown your food. In many states, that’s perfectly legal.”

June 16th, 2023: Reid Maki and CLC intern Jacqueline Aguilar quoted in Vox

Fri Jun 16 2023

“State Child Labor Rollbacks Pose Enforcement Nightmare for DOL”

June 16th, 2023: "The Biden administration has limited tools to fight child labor violations in

Fri Jun 16 2023

“The History of Child Labor in America”

June 13, 2023: The CLC quoted in the Saturday Evening

Tue Jun 13 2023

“Rise of child labor stokes fight over worker laws”

June 13th, 2023: "Jose Velasquez Castellano said he first worked on a farm when he was 8 years old.

Tue Jun 13 2023

“Children as young as 12 work legally on farms, despite years of efforts to change law”

June 12th, 2023: "Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in

Mon Jun 12 2023

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