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A 16-year-old boy is dead, and the legislators who have relaxed child labor laws have blood on their hands.

The Wisconsin child, who was legally working at a sawmill, died this summer after suffering an “industrial accident.” He became pinned inside a wood-stacking machine and passed away from his injuries. This tragedy could have been prevented, and this boy should still be alive. But rather than protect children from deadly jobs, legislators across the country want to make it even easier to send minors to work.

Please sign this petition to tell Wisconsin legislators: protect kids! Strengthen state child labor laws!

A 16-Year-Old Boy Died in a Sawmill Accident As Republicans Loosen Child Labor LawsClick Here to Sign Petition

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