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Oct 2 • 4 tweets • 1 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
Florida is set to roll back over 100 years of child labor protections with a proposed bill that would allow 16-17-year-olds unlimited work hours, even on school nights. go.epi.org/child-labor-fl
Since 1913, Florida's child labor laws have combated youth exploitation in hazardous jobs. Current rules limit 16-17-year-olds to 8 hours on school days and 30 hours weekly. The new bill seeks to overturn these protections.
Rising child labor law violations nationwide link to teen health risks, fatigue, injuries, and hindered education. Longer work hours can lead to school dropouts, resulting in lower adult wages and increased unemployment.
The FL-based Foundation for Government Accountability has pushed for weaker child labor laws nationwide. They aren't stopping there. FGA is also targeting public service cuts, esp. for the poor, weakening public ed & favoring corporate interests over children and worker rights.

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