In 1980, the Libertarian Party advocated abolishing child labor laws entirely, and two years later the Reagan Administration ...

In FY 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor concluded 955 investigations of child labor violations, a 14% increase from the previous year. It assessed more than $8 million in penalties, an 83% increase ...

The fashion industry is one of the largest employers in the world, but it has a dark side. Many clothing brands rely on low-cost labor from developing countries, and unfortunately, child labor remains ...

Introduction : child labor as a social and economic problem -- Industrialization of child labor -- Child labor reform : the change after the change -- Children in the coal mines -- Light manufacturing ...

Child labor protections in America are being challenged at the state level and, in some cases, reversed in ways we haven’t seen in decades. In 2022 and 2023, Arkansas, Iowa, New Hampshire, and New ...

Child labor is a significant global problem, particularly in the developing world. Businesses big and small can be part of the solution by ensuring their supply chains are completely free of child ...

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Jobs to Move America analysis details systemic child labor, workplace dangers, and environmental penalties within Hyundai and Kia's US supply chain LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On ...

Mondelēz International has announced significant strides in its commitment to human rights and sustainability through its 2024 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report. The company has ...

In FY 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor concluded 955 investigations of child labor violations, a 14% increase from the previous year. It assessed more than $8 million in penalties, an 83% increase ...