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Child Labour Started
Child Labour started with the advent of the industrial revolution in large numbers, although, it doesnt have a exact date and has existed is some form throughout the world's history. -
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Child Labour
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New England Association
The association of mechanics, farmers and other working men officially condemn child labour. -
Massachusetts
Creates the first state law on child labour, requiring factory children under a certain age to go to school for a minimum of 3 months a year. -
Massachusetts
Limit children 10 hours per day of work. Other states do the same but are not consistant with the law enforcement. -
American Federation
Calls for states to enact legislation barring working children under 14 from wage labour. -
Florence Kelley
Wrote 'Our Toiling Children' which talks about the state of child labour and urges buyers to use their influence to improve working conditions. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams discovers the Juvenile Protective Association to help against racism, child labour, exploitation, child abuse and child prostitition in Chicago and outlines their effects on child development. -
Nation Child Labour Committee
Formed with the goal to end all child labour. -
President Franklin
Signs the Fair Labour Standards Act, which also includes putting limits on many forms of child labour. -
Fair Labour Standards Act
Amandment to directly prohibit child labour for the first time. -
Global March Against Child Labour
Came about due to the overwhelming response to stop child labour. -
New law
Internations Labour Organization’s Convention 182 becomes a world law. It stops the worst forms of child labour, which include slavery, forced recruitment for armed conflict, prostitution, trafficking and any other unhealthy work for children. -
Kony 2012
A video about a guy named Joseph Kony was released, about how he was treating children in Uganda.
