Restrictions and laws have been put into effect to end or revise the conditions of child labor. Although laws do exist, they are not always practiced or enforced. The lack of enforcement of labor restrictions perpetuates child labor, especially in developing countries. In the United States the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards. The FLSA’s child labor standards have been designed to protect and enhance the educational opportunities for children and prohibit them from working under conditions that are possibly harmful to their health and well-being. Today, many requirements must be met for a child to obtain employment. The child must be at least 14 years old, must attend school, and must have a work permit signed by themselves, their employer, and their parent. Also, children may not participate in hazardous employment, including manufacturing or storing explosives, manufacturing tile, brick, or related products, coal mining, and several other dangerous jobs. These restrictions and others ensure that children who work will be kept safe, given equal opportunities, and will receive a good education. These factors and several others secure the future of our nation, by allowing children to obtain an education, have experience in the work force, and gain a sense of responsibility and work ethic, making them the core of our future.

Several organizations, such as the Child Labor Coalition (CLC), have been established, with their main focus being to put an end to the unfair treatment received by poor child laborers. Many unions have met with success, while others continue to strive for the rights of children. Unions fight to ensure that corporations and governments around the world respect all workers’ fundamental rights: the rights to refuse forced labor, reject child labor, and work free from discrimination. Many companies have tried to dissolve the formation of unions, in fear that they will be taken over by the workers, but they have been unsuccessful in their attempts. The existence of union will always be present, as long as there is

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