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Labor protections are weak in the united states.

It is still legal to hire child labor for agriculture. Approximately a quarter of food in the united states is picked using child labor.



A scary thought to be honest. What is the point in being a rich country if not for increasing standards, including those for working conditions?


there is no point in being a rich country if your citizens, on average, live like crap. you are not rich, a few select ones are wealthy beyond comprehension, there is a constantly shrinking middle class and most people live through hell every freaking day.




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