The Biden administration has vowed to crackdown on a surge in the illegal exploitation of children for labor in the United States, citing a nearly 70 percent increase in kids being employed illegally by companies over the past five years. The Department of Labor (DOL) said in a statement on Feb. 27 said that it is working with the…
Biden Administration Struggles With Child Labor Problem Amid Illegal Immigration Surge
February 28, 2023
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Company Fined $1.5 Million for Hiring Minors in Hazardous Jobs at Meatpacking Plants
One of the nation’s largest food sanitation service providers has been fined $1.5 million for employing at least 102 minors in dangerous jobs cleaning meatpacking plants in several states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Packers Sanitation Services Inc. (PSSI) was found to have breached child labor regulations, with children as young as 13…
McDonald’s Franchisee Hit With Fine for Over 100 Child Labor Violations, Including Exceeding Time Restrictions
December 7, 2022
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A McDonald’s franchisee in Pennsylvania was hit with a large fine for over a hundred child labor violations. Santonastasso Enterprises LLC, which operates out of the Pittsburgh area, was accused by the Department of Labor (DOL) for the alleged violations at their 13 locations on Dec. 5. The department DOL identified John and Kathleen Santonastasso as…
Child Labor: The Dark Side of the Green Revolution
November 3, 2022
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Is our push into green energy riddled with hidden costs? In this special report, we look at China’s growing dominance in the renewable energy sector, the costs to the environment and human life, and how every American is involved. Joining us to help shed light on the topic are Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges; and Kelly…
US Has 25 Days’ Worth of Diesel Left; Guns, Drugs Bought With Pandemic Relief Funds | NTD Business
Diesel prices remain high as inventory levels in the country reach a two-year low. What’s behind it, and will we face a diesel crisis? The green energy transition could have a dark side. It may be linked to human rights abuses like child labor. The United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns—after only 45 days in…
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Diesel prices remain high as inventory levels in the country reach a 2-year low. What’s behind it, and will we face a diesel crisis? The green energy transition could have a dark side. It may be linked to human rights abuses like child labor. We take a closer look. The United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss…
US Accuses Hyundai Supplier of Child Labor Violations at Alabama Factory
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has accused a Hyundai Motor parts supplier of violating federal child labor laws at a factory in Alabama, according to multiple reports. In federal court filings reviewed by Reuters, investigators found that SL Alabama LLC of Alexander City employed underaged workers in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act,…
Biden Abandoned Critical Mineral Reserves in Afghanistan While Thwarting Mining at Home: GOP Forum
October 23, 2021
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Republicans on the House Committee on Natural Resources held a forum Oct. 22 to discuss how President Biden’s exit from Afghanistan left massive, untapped reserves of rare-earth metals, lithium, and other vital minerals in Taliban hands, potentially opening them up to exploitation by China. Speakers said the Biden administration has simultaneously worked to hinder key…
Photographer Captures Stirring Before-and-After Portraits of Former Child Laborers, Now in School
For over two decades, award-winning photographer GMB Akash has been preoccupied by the lives of marginalized people in his home country of Bangladesh. Akash has spent 17 years documenting the plight of child laborers. His work has culminated in a heart-rending series of before and after photos, depicting children who are now able to attend…
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