The United States is failing to protect hundreds of thousands of children engaged in often grueling and dangerous farmwork. Current federal law permits children under age 18 to work for hire in agriculture at far younger ages, for far longer hours, and in far more hazardous conditions than in any other industry. Photography and footage by U. Roberto Romano.
For full report: https://www.hrw.org/reports/2000/frmwrkr/
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
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Fingers to the Bone: Child Farmworkers in the US
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