a Twitter thread from @MorePerfectUS

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A new Iowa bill would roll back child labor laws, allowing 14 to 17-year-olds to work in mining, meatpacking, demolition, operating guillotine shears, and other dangerous jobs. Under the business-backed bill, employers wouldn't be civilly liable if kids are injured or killed.

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The new Iowa bill would also completely lift a ban on 14 and 15-year-olds working in freezers and meat coolers, and allow kids as young as 14 1/2 to drive themselves to work. Other dangerous jobs would be allowed with exemptions.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2023/02/06/key-points-of-bill-to-change-iowa-child-labor-law/69870761007/

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Ohio may also expand child labor. Currently, Ohio teens can only work until 7 p.m. during the school year, but a bill backed by the restaurant lobby would allow 14 and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round with permission from their guardian.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/02/07/bill-to-extend-working-hours-for-ohio-teens-reintroduced-by-lawmakers/

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Iowa's child labor bill is sponsored by Republican Sen. @Jason_Schultz.

In October, he said the proudest moment of his lawmaking career was leading a 2017 bill that ended collective bargaining rights for most state workers.

http://www.iowasenaterepublicans.com/senators/jason-schultz/

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