Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed

[Omaha Steve]

https://apnews.com/article/child-labor-laws-alabama-ohio-c1123a80970518676be44088619c6205

ByHarm Venhuizen 15 minutes ago

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.

The efforts to significantly roll back labor rules are largely led by Republican lawmakers to address worker shortages and in some cases run afoul of federal regulations.

Child welfare advocates worry the measures represent a coordinated push to scale back hard-won protections for minors.

“The consequences are potentially disastrous,” said Reid Maki, director of the Child Labor Coalition, which advocates against exploitative labor policies. “You can’t balance a perceived labor shortage on the backs of teen workers.”

FULL story at link above.

[ret5hd]

1. Teen workers??? I bet tweens would be ...

both more affordable AND malleable.

Groom those kids to be good slaves!

[Magoo48]

2. Republicans are an ongoing crime against the American people.

[Lovie777]

4. Why not............

apparently we are in a war zone anyways. Winnie The Pooh children's book teaching kids what to do when gun person(s) start shooting.

RWers are insecure and paranoid from their own making.

Enough.

[liberal N proud]

5. The solution to any labor shortage stands ready

The solution to a labor shortage stands ready at the border.
Immigrants have always provided the extra labor every time America has need workers.

[AllyCat]

6. Wisconsin Republicans are a special breed of disgusting

Terrible people.

[Phil01]

7. Mor and more of this.

Looks like Republicans want child labor back.

Supposedly there's labor shortage despite all the immigration?

Or are those the children who will be put to work?