California's child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields

Los Angeles TimesThursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM
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  • California's child farmworkers are facing severe health and safety risks, as state officials have not implemented adequate protections for these vulnerable laborers. Reports indicate that many are working in hazardous environments with insufficient pay and support.
  • The plight of these young workers highlights systemic issues within California's agricultural sector, where labor laws may not be effectively enforced, leaving children exposed to dangerous conditions.
  • This situation reflects broader challenges in labor rights across various industries in California, including recent immigration enforcement actions that have disproportionately affected vulnerable workers, raising questions about the state's commitment to protecting all laborers.
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