agricultural workers

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Arkansas advocates voice concern as state weakens child labor protections

July 20, 2023 - An Arkansas law that goes into effect Aug. 1 weakens oversight on minors in the workplace. Advocates fear that immigrant children employed in agricultural industries are most vulnerable.

Southern Exposure

The Union Makes A Difference

By James J. Horgan

November 1, 1983 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 11 No. 6, "Our Food." Find more from that issue here.

Southern Exposure

Workers of the Harvest

By L.A. WinokurChip Hughes

November 1, 1983 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 11 No. 6, "Our Food." Find more from that issue here.

Arkansas advocates voice concern as state weakens child labor protections

The Union Makes A Difference

Workers of the Harvest

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