Exploiting children in the name of “parental rights”
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| Child labor violations Child labor law rollbacks disguised as “parental rights” A sweeping movement is stripping away child labor protections under the guise of “parental rights”. Promoting the message “parents know best for their children”, laws are being rolled back and children are being pushed into exploitative, hazardous environments—like factories, construction sites, and slaughterhouses. As a result, we are witnessing a spike in violations of labor laws, which has now reached an 88% increase according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more… |
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| Prison slavery California’s forced prison labor system under scrutiny ahead of Proposition 6 vote In California’s prison system, people like Nicholas are forced to work grueling shifts under the threat of punishment or revoked privileges, a modern echo of slavery enabled by a constitutional “exception clause” that has legalized forced prison labor for profit. As the $11 billion forced labor industry thrives on exploiting incarcerated individuals, California voters face a historic decision with Proposition 6: to end this legacy of exploitation for good. Read more… |
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| Forced labor U.K. Government compensates fishermen recognized as modern slavery victims In a decisive but overdue victory, Ghanaian fishermen trapped on Scottish trawlers received compensation for enduring relentless forced labor, denial of basic rights, and being cut off from the shore. Yet despite extensive evidence of trafficking and horrific conditions, U.K. authorities have yet to bring TN Trawlers to trial—leaving the dark, isolated world of slavery at sea rife with unchecked exploitation and abuse. Read more… |
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