Iowa governor to sign bill letting kids work more, do previously banned jobs

[onthedarkside]

 

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday said she will sign a bill to roll back labor protections for children, allowing them to work longer hours and take jobs that had been prohibited.

 

The measure would permit children as young as 14 to work in roofing, construction and demolition, provided they are part of educational or apprenticeship programs and a parent has granted permission for the work.

 

They would also be allowed to do light assembly work and assist customers in businesses that sell fireworks, as long as no machines are present.

 

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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/iowa-governor-sign-bill-letting-232115760.html

 

[SunnyinBangrak]

Have to agree with this. As degrees become worth less, work experience will naturally offer kids with a decent work ethic a step on the career ladder. Also teaches kids the value of money. 

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, SunnyinBangrak said:

Have to agree with this. As degrees become worth less, work experience will naturally offer kids with a decent work ethic a step on the career ladder. Also teaches kids the value of money. 

"As degrees become worth less"

 

Where did you pull that one from..................?

[Tug]

I’m ok with it as long as the kids aren’t put in danger I had my first job at 14 saved 1200$ that summer then my mom made me buy my own cloths oh the humanity’s!!lol had a blast to but it was voluntary not out of necessity that came 2 yrs later unfortunately 

[bamnutsak]

2 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Have to agree with this. As degrees become worth less, work experience will naturally offer kids with a decent work ethic a step on the career ladder. Also teaches kids the value of money. 

 

And is it ok for undocumented minors to work dangerous jobs? What about ten year olds working the fryer at McDonalds. Can minors serve alcohol?

 

We/I could work at 14 but we needed a special work permit (U.S./State). I was a barback at age 16 but we got dinged by the liquor authority.

 

I've got no problem with Age 14 and up working as long as their parents approve, there is some governmental approval and oversight, can join a union, they get paid and are not exploited.

 

 

Two 10-year-old kids found working at a Louisville McDonald’s until 2 a.m.—for no pay

 

https://fortune.com/2023/05/04/10-year-old-kids-working-louisville-mcdonalds-child-labor/

 

 

Bill Would Allow 14-Year-Olds to Serve Alcohol in Wisconsin

 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wisconsin-bill-14-year-olds-serve-alcohol-bar/3131457/#:~:text=Updated on May 1%2C 2023 at 5%3A23 pm&text=Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin,alcohol to customers in Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Over 100 Kids Were Illegally Employed in Dangerous Meat-Packing Plant Jobs

 

https://time.com/6256728/meatpacking-child-labor/#:~:text=More than 100 children,of Labor (DOL) says.

 

 

 

15 minutes ago, onthedarkside said:

she will sign a bill to roll back labor protections for children

Weird how it's OK to "protect" children from drag show story hour, or gender-affirming medical care, but sure send the little one into meat grinding machine to clean off the blades, bacause, well, it teaches them character.

[VocalNeal]

1 minute ago, bamnutsak said:

What about ten year olds working the fryer at McDonalds.

 

19 minutes ago, onthedarkside said:

as long as no machines are present.

 

[bamnutsak]

19 minutes ago, onthedarkside said:

assist customers in businesses that sell fireworks

Awesome. What could go wrong.

 

The stuff we got up to with fireworks at age 14, oy vey.

[KhunLA]

Sounds good, but unfortunately, it will be abused, not that child labor isn't a thing already.  Just give further leeway to use, or abuse.

 

I worked at 12 yrs old with contracted linen service to restaurants.  Then 15 yrs old in restaurant, before legal to have work papers.   Then at 16, now legal, same restaurant, and legally, only allowed to work 4 hr shift, to be completed before 1900 hrs, and 3 days a week.

 

Reality was 4 weekday shifts, till 0100 hrs, and two back to back 12 shifts, Friday & Saturday night till 0700, at restaurant open 24 hrs.  Teachers use to wonder why I fell asleep in their boring classes.

 

Yes, those not going to Uni, get out there and get your work experience, ASAP, then become self employed vs 'working class hero' ????

 

The system is design to create a life of servitude, till retirement & death shortly after.   Screw that.

 

Work Smarter, not harder or longer.

[EVENKEEL]

About time for kids to have a trade after leaving High School, even if they off to college.

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26 minutes ago, Tug said:

I’m ok with it as long as the kids aren’t put in danger I had my first job at 14 saved 1200$ that summer then my mom made me buy my own cloths oh the humanity’s!!lol had a blast to but it was voluntary not out of necessity that came 2 yrs later unfortunately 

First off, that was a summer job when school wasn't in session. And if you read the article in its entirety, it removes any limitations on the number of hours 16 and 17 year olds are allowed to work. Basically what this bill is about is keeping  the wages of adult workers low.

[vandeventer]

44 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Have to agree with this. As degrees become worth less, work experience will naturally offer kids with a decent work ethic a step on the career ladder. Also teaches kids the value of money. 

What about the 85,000 illegal kids can they now get good jobs?

[Chomper Higgot]

Like when did protecting children against abuse or industrial injury ever register on the GOP scale of important  issues?