Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 Blueprint
The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force.
Child labor
Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death
Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement.
August 29, 2023
Activist financial group urges Hyundai to complete human rights assessment
The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia.
Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation
SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws.
20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor
The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement.
Report: Child labor used at Alabama auto parts supplier plant
A Reuters report published Friday said SMART Alabama in Luverne employed children as young as 12 in its metal stamping plant.