END US CHILD LABOR

No Child Labor in Meatpacking

Child labor in the US is a growing problem. From 2015 to 2022, the number of minors employed in violation of child labor laws rose by 283%.

Child labor in slaughterhouses is shocking, and it’s something we have the power to stop.

Child labor in the US is a growing problem. From 2015 to 2022, the number of minors employed in violation of child labor laws rose by 283%.

And, children working on cleaning crews in slaughterhouses is hazardous work – surrounded by dangerous machinery that can easily rip off a person’s arm. Only adult workers are permitted to work in meatpacking plants – the work is far too dangerous for minors.

This is exactly the type of work children should never be exposed to – but, the largest (and most profitable!) meatpackers, JBS, Perdue, Cargill, and Tyson Foods, all have documented cases of child labor in their operations in recent years.

Join us in demanding JBS, Perdue, Cargill, and Tyson Foods stop child labor.

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Slaughterhouses Are No Place For A Child

To the executives of Perdue Farms, Tyson Foods, JBS USA, and Cargill:

I believe that your company values ethical business practices and does not wish to profit from exploitative child labor. Despite existing policies,and steps taken in response to federal investigations, numerous child labor cases in your operations demonstrate the need for urgent improvements to ensure children are not being exploited.

I respectfully urge you to:

-Establish effective grievance mechanisms and whistleblower protections beyond basic hotlines

-Ensure complete supply chain transparency and traceability

-Collaborate with labor unions and prioritize worker-driven approaches

-Adopt responsible recruitment practices throughout your supply chain

-Fund substantial assistance for children who have been illegally employed

-Support the Campaign to End U.S. Child Labor's legislative agenda

Addressing child labor requires a holistic approach. As a consumer, I expect your company to implement these recommendations comprehensively, demonstrating genuine commitment to eliminating exploitative child labor from all your operations.

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END US CHILD LABOR

No Child Labor in Meatpacking

Child labor in the US is a growing problem. From 2015 to 2022, the number of minors employed in violation of child labor laws rose by 283%.

Child labor in slaughterhouses is shocking, and it’s something we have the power to stop.

Join us in demanding JBS, Perdue, Cargill, and Tyson Foods stop child labor.

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Slaughterhouses Are No Place For A Child

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