child labor reform
Young worker legislation
Child labor reform refers to efforts to eliminate or regulate the employment of children, particularly in dangerous or exploitative conditions.
The movement gained momentum during industrialization, when children worked long hours in factories and mines.
Reform typically involves legislation setting minimum ages, limiting hours, and requiring school attendance.
Child labor reform was a major cause of Progressive Era activists.
- sweatshopExploitative manufacturing workplace
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- young workersEmployees early in careers
- unionsCombinations or confederations
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Exploitative factory work
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