Viewpoints

“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

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

Modernizing Government or Undermining Worker Protections? A Closer Look at the Secretary of Labor’s Agenda

June 23rd, 2025: The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on

Mon Jun 23 2025

Press Release: 100+ organizations urge full restoration of USDOL/ILAB programming and staffing to fight against child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking

April 22nd, 2025: More than 100 organizations urge full restoration of USDOL/ILAB programming and

Tue Apr 22 2025

Civil Society Groups Alarmed by Cuts to ILAB Grants to Address Forced Labor and Child Labor

April 22nd, 2025: A statement signed by over 100 organizations urges the restoration of grant

Tue Apr 22 2025

Press Statement: NCL strongly opposes the ‘Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act’

February 12th, 2025: Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) voices its strong opposition to the

Wed Feb 12 2025

Farmworkers Need Heat Protections – I Know Because I Grew up Working in the Fields

July 22nd, 2024: Coming from a background of farmwork, I know the struggle against heat. At 14

Mon Jul 22 2024

CLC’s Reid Maki joins America’s Workforce Union Podcast for World Day Against Child Labor

June 14th, 2024: In honor of World Day Against Child Labor, Reid Maki, the director of child labor

Fri Jun 14 2024

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