[Tree] Addressing child labor, forced labor, and unfair labor practices globally

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updates: The rise of phone farms as a form of modern-day exploitation in the digital economy

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updates: Added information about institutionalized forced labor in North Korea

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updates: Exploitation of kiln workers in Pakistan

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updates: Information on child labor in Iran and its exploitation by organized crime groups

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updates: Updates on child labor laws in the US and the ongoing debate

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updates: Inclusion of information on fair labor practices and global workforce justice

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updates: Inclusion of information on bonded labor in India

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updates: Inclusion of child labor rates in Nigeria

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updates: Florida passes law allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work more hours

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updates: Forced labor generates $236 billion in illegal profits annually

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updates: Forced labor generates $236 billion in illegal profits annually

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updates: Inclusion of new information about the illegal profits generated by forced labor

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updates: Added information about the illegal profits from forced labor

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updates: New information on the surge of illegal child labor in the US and the complex web of exploitation surrounding it.

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updates: Child labor is on the rise in Southern California and around the country, with industries such as meat processing, adult health care, and construction employing coerced labor, including children. The problem is particularly acute in rural areas and communities with high numbers of foreign-born residents. The rise in child labor is driven by factors such as rural hunger in parts of Latin America and Asia, an aging workforce in the United States, and rising inflation. While child labor exploitation receives less media attention than sex trafficking, it is a significant issue that has nearly tripled from 2015 through 2022. Children who are forced into labor often work in dangerous conditions and are not paid or are paid very little. The problem of child labor extends beyond meat and poultry industries and touches various sectors of the American economy, including textiles, electronics, and sporting goods. Efforts to combat child labor and raise awareness about forced labor include urging consumers to be mindful of the products they purchase and supporting organizations that help victims of human trafficking.

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updates: Child labor violations surge as more Gen Z teens work

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updates: Response to the movement to relax child labor laws

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updates: The article discusses child labor laws and their impact on Oklahoma's youth

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updates: Integration of information about child labor laws in Oklahoma

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updates: Restructured and streamlined narrative

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