Virginia to Strengthen Child Labor Protections
Virginia to Strengthen Child Labor Protections The Roanoke Star
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In a landmark decision, the Virginia House of Delegates endorses House Bill 100
In a landmark decision, the Virginia House of Delegates has overwhelmingly endorsed House Bill 100. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Holly Seibold, received an impressive 93-0 vote, with one abstention, marking a united front in the House’s commitment to fortify child labor protections. Earlier, on February 28, the Senate unanimously passed the bill with a vote of 39-0. The bill will now be sent to the Governor by the end of the session.
Proactive steps to curb child labor violations
Despite efforts to undermine child labor laws occurring around the nation, Virginia joins a handful of states to take proactive steps to curb child labor violations. The bill raises the civil monetary penalties for employers violating child labor laws and creates a workgroup to assist in outreach to young workers, their families, and employers about child labor protections.
Collaboration with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy worked with the bill’s patron, Delegate Holly Seibold, to draft the bill and advocate its passage. “The Virginia Interfaith Center was shocked to learn of Virginia’s uptick in child labor violations following submission of a FOIA request and reviewing the more than 500 pages of violations in the last few years,” said Jase Hatcher, Economic Justice Program Manager for the Virginia Interfaith Center.
Delegate Holly Seibold’s commitment to protecting youth
“I was honored to carry this important bill to help tackle the dramatic increase in child labor exploitation in Virginia. I look forward to working with the Department of Labor and Industry as well as community partners to ensure our youth are protected from exploitation, work in safe conditions with limited and fair hours, are aware of their legal rights and have the opportunity to grow up and live happy and healthy lives,” said Delegate Holly Seibold.
Report on child labor violations in Virginia
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy has just released a report on child labor violations in Virginia. To read the report please click here.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The article addresses the issue of child labor violations and highlights the efforts made by Virginia to fortify child labor protections. This aligns with SDG 8, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
SDG 4: Quality Education
The article mentions the creation of a workgroup to assist in outreach to young workers, their families, and employers about child labor protections. This relates to SDG 4, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms.
The article highlights the endorsement of House Bill 100, which raises civil monetary penalties for employers violating child labor laws. This aligns with the target of eradicating forced labor, ending child labor, and securing the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor.
Target 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
The article mentions the creation of a workgroup to assist in outreach to young workers, their families, and employers about child labor protections. This aligns with the target of providing relevant skills for employment and decent jobs.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its forms. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. | No specific indicators mentioned in the article. |
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