A recent report by the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTHUR) has accused oil plantations in Caraga, The Philippines, of routinely employing and exploiting child labourers. Children, between 5-17 years old, are expected to work as adults, up to 12 hours a day and to carry weights of up to 50 Kgs. The researchers found that low wages, precarious employment and low unionisation rate are the causes forcing children to work at an early age.
A recent report by the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTHUR) has accused oil plantations in Caraga, The Philippines, of routinely employing and exploiting child labourers. Children, between 5-17 years old, are expected to work as adults, up to 12 hours a day and to carry weights of up to 50 Kgs. The researchers found that low wages, precarious employment and low unionisation rate are the causes forcing children to work at an early age.
