Viewpoints

Why Won’t New York’s Governor Cuomo Ban the Nasty Pesticide Chlorpyrifos which Harms Children?

Something really curious is happening in New York State. In June, the New York Assembly

Mon Nov 4 2019

Migrant Farmworker Children Struggle to Hold On

By Vashti Kelly, Health and Safety Program Manager, Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs

Tue Aug 20 2019

What has happened to nurturing and protecting children?

The Child Labor Coalition is a non-partisan group that is concerned with the health and welfare of

Mon Jun 24 2019

The $64,000 Question: How Can Consumers Avoid Supporting Companies that Exploit Farmworkers

“Which companies are good? Which companies can I safely buy from without risk that their products

Fri Apr 26 2019

More US Child Workers Die in Agriculture Than in Any Other Industry

New US Government Report Highlights Dangers Caused by Weak Child Labor Laws By Margaret Wurth

Fri Dec 14 2018

New GAO Report Raises Concern over the Health and Safety of Child Farmworkers in the United States

For immediate release: December 6, 2018 Contact: Reid Maki, Child Labor

Fri Dec 7 2018

Child labor, Forced Labor, and Cotton and How They All Converged at the UN October 1st

Consumers love cotton. It’s soft, comfortable and natural. But cotton has a dark

Thu Nov 8 2018

Report Traces Goods Made with Child Labor to 76 Countries

Of the products we use, wear, or consume every day, how many are made with child labor? Perhaps

Wed Sep 26 2018

Advocate Len Morris: Children’s Rights are Human Rights

Tue Sep 18 2018

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