The Daily A New Child Labor Crisis in America
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Mar 9, 2023 Hannah Dreier, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, dives deep into the alarming rise of child labor among migrant children in the U.S. She discusses their exploitation in hazardous jobs across various industries like factories and construction sites. Dreier highlights the systemic failures that allow these children to be placed in unsafe conditions without adequate oversight. With personal stories shedding light on their struggles, she calls for urgent action to protect these vulnerable kids from ongoing exploitation.
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Children in Dangerous Factories
- Hannah Dreier found migrant children working in dangerous factory jobs across the U.S.
- These children produce goods for major brands like Fruit of the Loom, Ford, and General Mills.
Systemic Failures
- The crisis in child labor isn't due to a single point of failure, but a systemic one.
- Three systems have failed these children, starting with the federal government's handling of unaccompanied minors.
Carolina's Story
- Carolina, a 14-year-old from Guatemala, was placed with an aunt in Michigan she'd never met.
- The aunt, already struggling financially, was pressured by HHS to take Carolina in, despite expressing concerns.