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Wisconsin Republicans propose eliminating work permits for 14- and 15-year-olds (apnews.com)
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The Wisconsin GOP won't stop until there are mandatory 40hr weeks for 14yr-olds or something.

From the article:

The proposal comes amid a wider push by state lawmakers to roll back child labor laws and despite the efforts of federal investigators to crack down on a surge in child labor violations nationally.

Under current law, 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin are prohibited from working most jobs unless they have permission from a parent or guardian and have verified their age with the state Department of Workforce Development. The department can revoke youth work permits at any time if it believes a child’s safety is being threatened.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You say this like kids would be forced to work.

You know how, back in the middle of the 20th century, women were allowed to work their own jobs for the first time?

You know how, today, women are all but required to work their own jobs, and being a stay-at-home mom is no longer financially viable?

Yes, kids will be forced to work. Capitalism will see to it, and we've got the history to prove it.