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"Duvan Tomas Perez, killed working in a poultry plant.
Michael Schuls, killed working at a logging company.
Will Hampton, killed working at a landfill.
This is why child labor laws exist. Companies can’t be allowed to turn to kids when adults refuse to work for poverty wages."
Children? A 16 year old is not a child. They are a teenager; very nearly an adult. They absolutely should work a job to learn the value of working for money. It’s a very important concept for young adults to learn.
That said, none of these jobs should exist if appropriate safety measures aren’t being taken. I don’t care if you’re a teenager or an adult, you shouldn’t be dying in a lumbar yard or a mine barring a freak accident. You shouldn’t need a union to protect you. Safety regulations should just be a natural part of doing business.