A Teen Died in a Sawmill Accident as Republicans Push to Roll Back Child Labor Laws

A Wisconsin 16-year-old died this month from injuries sustained from an “industrial accident” while working on a sawmill, in a startling reminder of the rise of child labor in dangerous occupations throughout the country. Officials announced today they are investigating. A cause of death has not been released. Department of Labor statistics show a steady uptick in child … Continue reading A Teen Died in a Sawmill Accident as Republicans Push to Roll Back Child Labor Laws