A 14-year-old boy lost his life June 15 in a workplace accident at Atelier PJB in Saint-Martin, a village 125 km south of Quebec City. … Death of 14-year-old on the job highlights growth of child labor in CanadaRead more
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Oliver Twist and the workhouse
Most people nowadays know about the Poor Law and its workhouses from Oliver Twist – whether from the book, film or the musical. The image … Oliver Twist and the workhouseRead more
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Children in the Workhouse
The care and training of children are matters which should receive the anxious attention of Guardians. Pauperism is in the blood, and there is no … Children in the WorkhouseRead more
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The rise and fall of the workhouse
For many, the word ‘workhouse’ conjures up the image of an orphaned Oliver Twist begging for food from a cruel master. The reality, however, was … The rise and fall of the workhouseRead more
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Charles Dickens as Social Commentator and Critic
Dickens was not only the first great urban novelist in England, but also one of the most important social commentators who used fiction effectively to … Charles Dickens as Social Commentator and CriticRead more
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British Police Using Children As Criminal Informants
The British Government’s intelligence and police forces are using children as “covert human intelligence source (CHIS)” in operations against criminal gangs, drug dealers and terrorist … British Police Using Children As Criminal InformantsRead more
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NGO ‘Frees’ 200 Indian Children From Bangle Factory
Nearly 200 child workers, some as young as eight, were freed from factories that produce bangle jewelry in Hyderabad in southern India over the last … NGO ‘Frees’ 200 Indian Children From Bangle FactoryRead more
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Corporate Giants’ “Sustainable” Palm Oil Revealed as Sham
Child labor and forced labor are fueling profits for global conglomerates including Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, and others, finds an Amnesty International … Corporate Giants’ “Sustainable” Palm Oil Revealed as ShamRead more
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US child workers
Tobacco companies cannot legally sell cigarettes to children, but they’re reportedly profiting from child labor. That’s the conclusion of a recent investigation by The New … US child workersRead more
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L.A. Council shines light on solar power A pilot program that would pay residents and businesses to sell solar-generated power back to the city received … NewsRead more