Lawmakers in 11 states have now passed or introduced bills to roll back child labor laws.
They're trying to justify these backwards proposals by saying "nobody wants to work," but the truth is that corporations are leading this push to exploit children.
They're trying to justify these backwards proposals by saying "nobody wants to work," but the truth is that corporations are leading this push to exploit children.
We investigated what's happening in Iowa, where a bill has been introduced to allow kids as young as 14 to work in meatpacking and construction.
What we found is damning.
What we found is damning.
Unfortunately many of these laws appear to be cover for corporations that are already illegally putting children to work.
"There has been a 69% increase in children employed illegally by companies since 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor."
alaskabeacon.com
"There has been a 69% increase in children employed illegally by companies since 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor."
alaskabeacon.com
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