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John,
As recent federal raids at a poultry plant in Ohio starkly revealed, our nation is grappling with a resurgence of child labor violations that are the direct result of corporate greed.
Alarmingly, far-right extremists have severely weakened existing child labor laws, leading to children falling prey to predatory labor practices, stealing from them not just their labor, but their childhood, their education, and their future.
In fact, a troubling report from the U.S. Department of Labor reveals a dramatic surge in child labor violations. In the last year alone, instances of illegal child labor shot up by 88%, with 5,792 minors exploited in jobs that break child labor laws.
The Stop Child Labor Act, led by Senators Brian Schatz and Todd Young is a direct response to growing child labor abuses. It calls for increased fines and introduces criminal charges for repeat offenders, aiming to end the exploitation.
Children deserve a fair start in life, free from exploitation. Help us build support by signing on as a grassroots co-sponsor of the Stop Child Labor Act now.
This Stop Child Labor Act takes a comprehensive approach to combat child labor. Not only does it ramp up fines and lay down criminal penalties for repeat offenders, but it also sets forth proactive measures such as compensation for victims and programs that ensure employers follow labor laws.
The urgency to act is underscored by the fundamental principles at stake: the right to a safe childhood, the pursuit of education, and the freedom from exploitation.
These are not privileges, they are inalienable rights that child labor laws seek to protect. By curtailing work hours, we allow children to learn, play, and grow, investing in the very foundation of a healthy and educated nation.
Those who put profit over people, and see children as mere cogs in the machine of capitalism, must be relentlessly pursued and punished. Their greed strips away childhood innocence, turning a blind eye to human rights violations.
Become a grassroots supporter of the Stop Child Labor Act to show Congress they must end child labor in America.
Together we will build a movement dedicated to ending child labor once and for all.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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