To the meat suppliers JBS, Purdue, Cargill and Tyson,
Repeated instances of exploitative child labor within your operations highlight the urgent need for immediate and meaningful reforms to protect children from abuse and exploitation.
I respectfully urge you to:
- Establish effective grievance mechanisms and whistleblower protections beyond basic hotlines
- Ensure complete supply chain transparency and traceability
- Collaborate with labor unions and prioritize worker-driven approaches
- Adopt responsible recruitment practices throughout your supply chain
- Fund substantial assistance for children who have been illegally employed
- Support the Campaign to End US Child Labor's legislative agenda.
Addressing child labor requires a holistic approach. As a consumer, I expect your company to implement these recommendations comprehensively, demonstrating genuine commitment to eliminating exploitative child labor from your operations.