Bureau of International Labor Affairs

How do we level the playing field for U.S. workers and businesses? By: ✅ Raising labor standards globally ✅ Promoting good jobs ✅ Strengthening labor law enforcement We do this to ensure fair economic competition and resilient supply chains. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49M6fzP

Want to learn more about the top takeaways from our #G7 and #G20 engagements this year? ILAB actively participated in the development of the 2024 G7 Action Plan for improving working conditions in the care sector and had a leading role in developing the G20 Policy Priorities to Reduce Inequalities in the World of Work statement as part of our #EqualPay efforts. G7: https://bit.ly/41K1K7c G20: https://bit.ly/4frk1tc

Migrant workers who have experienced gender-based violence or harassment on the job are not alone. The U.S. Department of Labor and the EEOC offer help and resources. At ILAB, we’re working with our partners at home and abroad to #EndGBVH in the workplace.

In this season of gratitude, we wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to our stellar partners for all your support in helping ILAB meet its mission. Each of your contributions improves workers' lives everywhere and makes a positive difference in the world. And for the treasure hunters out there: can you spot Frances Perkins in the photo? Happy Holidays!

As we reach the third anniversary of the signing of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, we are pleased to premier a new webpage outlining the law’s groundbreaking provisions and our pivotal role in implementing it. The #UFLPA is a powerful tool in the fight against #ForcedLabor and human rights abuses, establishing a rebuttable presumption that goods produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China or on an ever-growing entity list are produced by forced labor and prohibited from importation into the U.S. The law is profoundly impacting the promotion of human rights and ethical business practices, and with our unparalleled expertise, ILAB is uniquely positioned to guide the U.S. government’s efforts to address forced labor throughout global #SupplyChains. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eERUqRcb

The U.S. and Mexican governments have announced the successful resolution to a #USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism petition alleging the denial of workers’ rights at Odisa Concrete Equipment, a manufacturer in Hidalgo. https://lnkd.in/e3rHnGf3

Rushing to get your shopping in before the holiday? ‘Tis the season to #KnowYourGoods by educating yourself about where child and forced labor are prevalent in the making of products worldwide. Our List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor and Sweat & Toil app provide a comprehensive view into this global problem, comprising 204 goods from 82 countries and areas. Empower yourself with knowledge! Start your journey at dol.gov/KnowYourGoods

Child labor in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, or ASGM, is a critical challenge in Tanzania’s Geita region, where thousands of children are exposed to hazardous working conditions, including toxic mercury exposure. ASGM accounts for 80% of the country's mercury use, creating significant risks for both children and adult workers. To address this pressing issue, we are launching the Watoto ni Hazina (Children are Treasure) Project alongside Pact, the Tanzania women Miners Association(Youth team), and the Rafiki Social Development Organization. Over the next five years, the project will strengthen the capacity of key stakeholders to combat child labor and promote safer working conditions in ASGM. We’re honored to support this critical initiative to protect children and create safer, more dignified futures for workers in Tanzania’s mining communities. https://bit.ly/3ZI7MSZ

Nearly 5%. This is the global migrant working population. Some 167.7 million workers, according to the latest International Labour Organization estimates. This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognize the need for sensible, sustainable, rights-based policies that support the labor rights of migrant workers worldwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41J47qH

The Democratic Republic of Congo supplies most of the world's #cobalt – a critical mineral for electric vehicles and renewable energy. Yet recent monitoring has identified over 6,200 children engaged in mining activities in the Haut-Katanga and Lualaba provinces alone. Through our Global Accelerator Project (GALAB) with the International Labour Organization, we are intensifying our commitment to eliminating child labor from cobalt supply chains and creating sustainable solutions for affected communities. GALAB works globally to foster innovative solutions for eliminating child labor and forced labor with a targeted focus across eight countries: Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Malaysia, Mauritania, Nigeria and Somalia. Building on previous ILAB efforts in the DRC, this effort will: • Work with companies to build responsible business practices in the mining sector. • Strengthen remediation services for children identified through our monitoring systems. • Support families with education and income-generating opportunities. • Enhance labor and mining inspection capabilities. Visit our supply chain hub to learn more about labor exploitation in critical mineral supply chains. https://bit.ly/3ZUXG2z #SupplyChain