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Explore the alarming resurgence of child labor in the United States through this comprehensive panel discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. Examine how at least 10 states have recently passed laws rolling back child labor protections, allowing children as young as 13 to work in dangerous conditions in meatpacking plants, warehouses, and tobacco fields instead of attending school. Understand the particular vulnerability of migrant children who arrive without parents or guardians and lack legal protections, often being funneled into the most hazardous sectors with minimal oversight. Analyze the current landscape that has led to numerous reports of children being seriously injured or killed in dangerous working conditions. Learn from expert panelists including Ron Estrada from Farmworker Justice, Reid Maki from the National Consumers League, Nina Mast from the Economic Policy Institute, and Charlie Wishman from the Iowa Federation of Labor, as they discuss policy solutions and advocacy strategies. Gain insights into what policymakers, child advocates, and labor advocates can do to strengthen child protections and address this growing crisis that threatens children's health, safety, and development across America.
