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In 1842, States limit the working hours to 10 hours a day, which is a decrease in length.
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In 1876, The Working Men's Party proposes banning the employment of children under the age of 14.
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This groups goal was the abolition of child labor. Teams of investigators gathered evidence of these working children in action. They organized exhibitions to dramatize the plight of children. (Child Labor Activists)
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In 1906, this was one of the most read books in the country. It got a lot of people's attention and led on to create better things. (Child Labor Activists)
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In 1912, Woodrow Wilson runs on a campaign about a "new freedom". He supported big businesses and creating new competition. Wilson saw child labor as an abuse to big businesses, so he encouraged congressional legislation against it. (Child Labor Legislative Efforts)
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In 1912, The National Child labor Committee's efforts led to the establishment of the Children's Bureau. This was established as a federal information clearinghouse. It was later transferred to the Department of Labor in 1913. (Child Labor Activists)
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In 1916, this act establishes certain standards of child labor. It also used the government's ability to regulate interstate commerce in order to regulate child labor. (Child Labor Legislative Efforts)
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The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits child labor and establishes a minimum wage. Minimum ages of employment and hours of work for children are regulated by federal law.
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In 1999, over 160 countries approve a ILO agreement to end the worst of child labor. Ever since the ILO, the numbers of child laborers around the world has fallen.
