A Louisiana House committee voted Thursday to repeal a law requiring employers to give child workers lunch breaks and to cut unemployment benefits ⁠ ⁠ — part of a push by Republicans to remove constraints on employers and reduce aid for injured and unemployed workers.⁠ ⁠ The bills, which head to the full House, are part of a broad effort by Republicans to weaken labor unions and strengthen employers' hands in Louisiana. ⁠ ⁠ They are aligned with steps other Republican-led legislatures have taken in recent years, and on Thursday, GOP lawmakers attributed the moves to Gov. Jeff Landry's directive to "reform" the business environment and remove bureaucratic red tape.⁠ ⁠ Read more about the proposed bills and more legislative news using the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #news #timespicayune #lalege #legislature