Lindt sued over child labour in cocoa supply chain
#ChildLabor #LindtLawsuitSwiss chocolate giant Lindt faces a US lawsuit over alleged child labor in its Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa supply chain. The suit claims false ethical sourcing promises, seeking to halt deceptive conduct without damages. Lindt denies allegations. read more
US Dept of Labor Uncovers Child Labor Violations at Iowa Plant
#ChildLabor #SeaboardTriumphFoodsEleven children, as young as 13, were found working at the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa, using dangerous equipment and chemicals. This is the second instance of child labor at the plant. read more
Surge in Child Labor Violations Across US Sparks Concern
#ChildLabor #ProtectTheYouthTeenagers work at Sweet Martha's in the Minnesota state fair, making and selling cookies to customers. A report by multiple organizations calls for child labor protections due to a surge in violations. Concerns rise about weakening protections under a potential second Trump administration. read more
#ChildLabor #YouthWorkPrograms
Acting labor secretary Julie Su is asked for data on child labor in federally subsidized youth work programs amid increasing reports of abuses by Democrats. The request is driven by concerns over child labor violations amid lobbying to roll back protections, with GOP resistance to address the issue. read more
#MarJacPoultry #ChildLabor
Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi faces scrutiny with a 16-year-old fatally injured, following a previous incident in Alabama. Violations of child labor laws lead to potential 30-day closure, highlighting dangers faced by minors in slaughterhouses. read more
#ChildLabor #USLaborDepartment
A Tennessee-based sanitation company, Fayette Janitorial Service, has agreed to a $650,000 fine for illegally hiring children to clean hazardous meat processing facilities in Iowa and Virginia. The company must no longer employ minors, following a federal investigation. read more