Hold Corporate Child Exploiters Accountable!

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Hold Corporate Child Exploiters Accountable!

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Legislature

Public dollars should support the public good. Alabama's taxpayers should not subsidize corporate criminals that do not follow the law.

Scandalous and unlawful child labor exploitation has been increasingly exposed throughout the nation, including here in Alabama. In the 2025 legislative session, our state's lawmakers have an opportunity to do something about it.

SB 22, sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, would allow the state to clawback tax incentives from companies that violate either state human trafficking laws or child labor provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Last year, Alabama lawmakers passed SB 231, which revokes tax incentives from companies that voluntarily recognize a union in the workplace, punishing companies for respecting workers exercising their rights.

Will Alabama's lawmakers punish companies that break the law and exploit children?

SB 22 would be a step in the right direction for corporate accountability, providing an important enforcement avenue for basic standards of human decency from employers and important protections for Alabama’s children.

Check out this fact sheet from Alabama Arise for more information and background.

If you agree that Alabama should adopt SB 22 to hold companies accountable for violating child labor laws, please sign our petition and let us know if you're willing to follow up with your legislators!

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North Alabama Area Labor Council

To: Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Legislature
From: [Your Name]

I am signing this petition to urge you to support SB 22, an important piece of legislation that would ensure Alabama taxpayers are not subsidizing corporations that violate child labor laws or human trafficking statutes.

Recent reports have uncovered alarming instances of child labor exploitation across the country, including right here in Alabama. Our state has an opportunity to take meaningful action by passing SB 22, which would allow Alabama to revoke tax incentives from companies that break these laws.

Supporting SB 22 is a step toward ensuring corporate accountability and protecting Alabama’s children from exploitation. Public dollars should serve the public good—not reward lawbreakers. I urge you to stand on the side of justice and support this crucial legislation.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope you will take action to protect Alabama’s children and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.