1933: Birmingham Bill Would Limit Employment of Minors in Dangerous, Unhealthy Jobs

Rep. Birmingham filed a bill Jan. 11 that would limit the employment of minors under 18 in jobs that involve an element of danger or could have harmful effects on their health (Boston Globe, Jan. 12, 1933, p. 4).

The bill would also prohibit employment of minors under 16 in connection with power-driven machinery, in tunnels, in pool rooms and bowling alleys, and in handling tobacco.

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