Children In The Field

Ralph’s mom says that when they first started, it was very difficult. Her husband’s salary just wasn’t enough. She wants more for her children than their current lifestyle has to offer. For now, Ralph will learn how rough life can in the fields.

Fernando emphasizes the importance of his son’s education. If he doesn’t prioritize schools, the boy will end up like him. He wants his son to be someone that will get ahead and not be a work horse like him.

Pete Aiello is a farm owner and grower who started working in the fields when he was 7-years-old — but his dad owned the farm.

This young woman discusses her circumstances and situation as an underage worker who helps get food to America’s plate. She mentions some child laborers are as young as eight.

Hear from the children themselves. NBC Bay Area talks to two dozen young teens who either currently work in the fields or used to work the fields of California about what it s like to pick the fresh food that you eat every day.

A 12-year-old could work after school under the dual legalities surrounding child labor under the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act. The toll this takes on their school work and family can be taxing.

Debate over child labor law heats up on Capitol Hill following NBC Bay Area investigation that found thousands of children working in fields across America.

Some children as young as 8 years old, reportedly, are working long hours in sweltering heat — here in California.

There are now calls for change in United States labor policy following an NBC Bay Area investigation that uncovered children working in the fields of America.

Advocates who study migrant farm worker families estimate that as many as a half million of children currently work in the fields of America picking our food.

NBC Bay Area s Investigative Unit takes you behind the scenes and into the fields of California following children who work up to 10 hours a day in 100 degree heat picking fresh fruits and vegetables that feed American consumers.

There are now calls for change in United States labor policy following an NBC Bay Area investigation that uncovered children working in the fields of America.