DOL REPORT: CHILD LABOR STILL ABOUNDS.(U.S. Department of Labor report)

From: WWD | Date: June 3, 2003| Author: Ellis, Kristi | Copyright information

WASHINGTON -- Children still mine for gold and diamonds, weave carpets, sew clothing and footwear, pick cotton and work in leather tanneries in countries receiving U.S. trade benefits, according to a newly released U.S. Department of Labor report.

The 500-page report details the "worst forms" of child labor in 146 trade beneficiary countries and territories, ranging from "hazardous" jobs such as construction to apparel, textile and footwear production to bonded labor, ...

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