childlaborclc.bsky.social
Coalition of nearly 40 groups fighting to end exploitative child labor in the U.S. and abroad. An initiative under the National Consumers League.
👤 Joined on 19 November 2024
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@childlaborclc.bsky.socialNCL applauds Sen. Luján for reintroducing the CARE Act, which would bring child farmworkers’ age and hour protections in line with every other industry, strengthen protections against pesticide exposure, and raise penalties for child labor violations. https://ow.ly/zQCH50ZY604
Show PostFor the 80% of working-age Americans carrying consumer debt, half of every dollar gained since 2022 went straight to debt payments. And debt payments are growing 8 times faster than wages with no sign of slowing down. The full picture is more alarming: https://ow.ly/LYw350ZVYUY
Show PostOn #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the Native nations whose homelands we live and work on. Yet Indigenous workers and consumers still face barriers to fair wages, jobs, housing, financial services, and health care. Real recognition means working to break them down.
Show PostTuesday's Trumpeter Awards left us inspired. Standing in a room full of leaders, advocates, and partners who share a conviction that everyone deserves a voice and a fair shot leaves us hopeful and ready for what's next. Let's carry this momentum and collaboration forward!
Show PostEnding child labor takes more than policy, it takes people willing to act. That's exactly what Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has done for over four decades, rescuing more than 138K children from labor & trafficking. Join us as we welcome him Oct 5 in DC. Free to the public: bit.ly/4AbpIH4
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