The surge in child labor
A growing number of companies in the U.S. are illegally hiring children — and putting them to work in dangerous jobs
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A growing number of companies in the U.S. are illegally hiring children — and putting them to work in dangerous jobs
An investigation by the New York Times found teenagers working inside Grand Rapids factories, in violation of child labor laws.
The probes follow a New York Times investigation showing migrant child labor was used in food and auto suppliers, including for GM and Ford
This shadow workforce extends across industries in every state, flouting child labor laws that have been in place for nearly a century.
A Times exposé has revealed that young teenagers work long shifts, sometimes for nationally known brands. What can be done?