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Child workers in Florida

(34 Posts)
NotSpaghetti Sat 29-Mar-25 15:02:28

X posted foxie
Apologies

NotSpaghetti Sat 29-Mar-25 15:01:15

This will really mean (assuming it goes through) that the poorest and most disadvantaged families will likely stay that way.
No rich and privileged children ate likely to be working through a night shift!

Maremia Sat 29-Mar-25 14:59:55

Rushing back into the 'good old days'. Shocking.

foxie48 Sat 29-Mar-25 14:59:41

This will lead to more children from poor families being home schooled, then they will remain trapped in poverty because they are poorly educated. America seems intend on moving backwards rather than forwards. Totally shocking!

NotSpaghetti Sat 29-Mar-25 14:59:22

It's not just fruit though.
It's all low paid jobs - shelf stacking, kitchen work, night shifts in warehouses, sorting, cleaning...

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 29-Mar-25 14:54:55

Someone has to pick that fruit ...
I hope that those who expressed enthusiasm for Mr Trump 's send - them - back- where - they - came -from message are ok with this.
Be careful what you wish for..

imaround Sat 29-Mar-25 14:04:05

This is what happens when they round up the migrants and deport them. Suddenly, they have no one to work. They use the excise that "no one wants to work" anymore though.

NotSpaghetti Sat 29-Mar-25 13:26:59

This is a terrible idea!

And the idea that home educated children should have even less protection is deeply disturbing.

Nandalot Sat 29-Mar-25 13:14:42

New regulations are set to come into force in Florida to increase the hours children 14 or over who are homeschooled and over can work including overnight without a break even on school nights! 16 and 17 years olds will be allowed to work up to eight hours a day even on school nights and up to 30 hours a week. Apparently, this is because there is such a shortage of migrant workers.
I despair.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/29/florida-republicans-immigrant-jobs-child-labor

www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-senate-panel-advances-bill-to-further-roll-back-child-labor-restrictions/