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Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Government Administration
Washington, Washington DC 5,394 followers
A U.S. Department of Labor agency, ILAB safeguards dignity at work, both at home and abroad.
About us
ILAB's mission is to strengthen global labor standards, enforce labor commitments among trading partners, promote racial and gender equity, and combat international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
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www.dol.gov/ilab
External link for Bureau of International Labor Affairs
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- 51-200 employees
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- international labor and worker rights
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“It was a pleasure to represent the most pro-worker administration in U.S. history at the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, an important prelude to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November.” - Acting Secretary Julie Su. Read more about her trip to Brazil: https://lnkd.in/efDwzhkz
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Quintana Roo is home to some of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations, including Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Yet where tourists flock, exploitation may lurk in the shadows. To help fight this issue, our ACCIONNAR project with the International Labour Organization is working with the Gobierno del Estado de Quintana Roo to roll out the Strategy against Commercial Sexual Exploitation. This is our first initiative to bolster Quintana Roo’s efforts in addressing forced labor and human trafficking. Next up? ✅ Training state and municipal government officials to strengthen their reporting and response systems and officers ✅ Partnering with government agencies and the tourism sector to get the word out in hotels, ferries, and taxis about commercial sexual exploitation and its consequences Stay tuned for updates! https://lnkd.in/er7ygmU6
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As #DisabilityPride Month winds down, we are calling for proposals for a $3M project to increase the responsiveness of Cambodian organizations of persons with disabilities to labor exploitation and barriers that impede access to decent work. Apply by 9/25! https://lnkd.in/dK9HaqJq
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The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement's Rapid Response Mechanism has enabled some 28,000 workers to freely choose their own unions, including workers at a Goodyear factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Learn more about RRM cases and outcomes here: https://lnkd.in/esxgVjUA
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What is #WorkerVoice? How does it work? Get the answers from fabulous members of our staff! Then dive deeper at dol.gov/WorkerVoice @pennstate-ler
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The U.S. and Mexican governments today announced an agreement on a course of remediation at the Volkswagen vehicle assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, in response to a petition filed under the #USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. https://lnkd.in/edTitNaN
Department of Labor, Office of the Trade Representative reach agreement with Mexican government to protect labor rights at Puebla Volkswagen plant
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The 14 member countries of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework came together yesterday for the inaugural meeting of the Labor Rights Advisory Board. ILAB’s Deputy Undersecretary Thea Lee, newly elected chair of the board, highlighted the importance of bringing together workers, employers and governments to strengthen labor rights in our #SupplyChains. We look forward to convening later this summer in Bangkok to advance this work and dive deeper into the labor provisions of the IPEF Supply Chain, Clean Economy and Fair Economy Agreements. https://lnkd.in/eEaq9YMN U.S. Department of Commerce, AFL-CIO, United States Council for International Business (USCIB).
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Workers have the right to organize and choose their representatives freely and fairly. In nine Rapid Response Mechanism cases, remediation actions ensured that workers had legitimate union representation. Those unions have negotiated higher wages, better working conditions and other key benefits. https://lnkd.in/esxgVjUA #USMCA
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On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we're spotlighting the crisis of trafficking of domestic workers. Over 1.4 million adults are trapped in forced labor as domestic workers. Daily, people journey abroad seeking better-paying work, connecting with employment agencies in their home countries who liaise with agencies in destination countries. This arrangement can provide a false sense of security, since for many, the facade crumbles upon arrival. Common abuses include: ✋ Passport confiscation 💰 Debt bondage 🩹 Physical and sexual abuse 💸 Wage theft ⏰ Endless working hours 🔒 Restricted movement That was Margaret’s story, who left Kenya for an opportunity in Qatar. “I was not allowed to leave the house, I was not allowed to have a phone, and I was not allowed to have anything. My body deteriorated. I received death threats and was beaten.” Why does this persist? • Many nations exclude domestic workers from protections afforded by labor laws. • The 'kafala' sponsorship system in some Middle Eastern countries acts as an invisible cage, binding workers to employers. • The hidden nature of domestic work makes oversight nearly impossible. Despite these challenges, we're taking action. Domestic labor exploitation thrives behind closed doors, but our resolve to expose it is unwavering. Learn more about the issue and our efforts. Watch Margaret's interview to hear her powerful story firsthand. See how our CAPSA project with the ILO is addressing trafficking of domestic workers in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/enFMUtSW