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Child labor

State

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.

January 16, 2024

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.

January 26, 2023

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.

October 11, 2022

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.

September 26, 2022

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.

July 25, 2022