Secretary Recognizes Queen Rania’s Leadership in Combating Child Labor

GENEVA, Switzerland—Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao met with Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and praised her for her leadership in the campaign to end abusive child labor. The two met in Geneva, Switzerland, where the Secretary was participating in the 91st session of the International Labor Conference.

Stresses Support for Workers to Move up Ladder of Opportunity

GENEVA, Switzerland—Secretary Elaine L. Chao highlighted U.S. programs to help child laborers—particularly child soldiers—and President George W. Bush’s commitment to people imperiled by AIDS in her remarks to the 91st session of the International Labor Conference. She pointed out that these efforts meet the challenge laid out in the International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General’s report, Working Out of Poverty.

Report Specified Under the Trade and Development Act

WASHINGTON—The Labor Department today released its second annual report on the worst forms of child labor in 146 countries and territories that receive U.S. trade benefits.

Announces $13 Million U.S. Initiative on Prevention and Rehabilitation

WASHINGTON—U.S. and foreign officials gathered here today for a two-day conference at the invitation of Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to take action to eliminate the use of child soldiers and to rehabilitate those caught in such forced recruitment. Chao announced a $13 million initiative to support programs to counter the problem and to help former child soldiers rebuild their lives.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao released two grants today totaling $6.4 million to help worker protection and mine safety and health in China.

Deputy Secretary of Labor Cameron Findlay said, “The Administration is committed to improving workers rights globally, and we look forward to working with our partners in China to enhance the rule of law and improve compliance with internationally recognized workers’ rights and labor standards.” Findlay serves as the Department of Labor’s appointee to the joint Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC).

Project Designed to Counter Sexual Exploitation of Girls

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced today a $703,000 grant to the International Justice Mission (IJM) to conduct a program to combat child trafficking and sexual exploitation of girls in Thailand.

Project to Provide Assistance on Education and Training

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.5 million grant to CARE to develop and implement educational and vocational programs to combat the worst forms of child labor in Bolivia. The project, part of the department’s Child Labor Education Initiative, will improve access to basic quality education for children working or at-risk of working.

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Secretary Announces New Funding for Program to Combat Trafficking of Children for Exploitative Labor in Africa[04/23/2001]

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The Labor Department today announced a $1 million grant to provide training and technical education in the U.S. for Colombian trade union leaders. Unions in that country play an integral role in advancing civil society by promoting the rule of law and transparency, fostering peace, supporting economic growth and enhancing respect for human rights. Such activities are at the core of U.S. foreign policy toward Colombia.

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Secretary Herman Signs Technical Assistance Agreement With Ukraine [07/26/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Department Recommends Ministerial Consultations On Enforcement Of Mexican Labor Laws At TAESA [07/10/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: U.S. And Mexican Labor Secretaries Sign Consultation Agreements [05/22/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Secretary Herman Lays Out Plans For Accelerated, Time-Bound Programs To Eliminate Worst Forms Of Child Labor [05/17/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: Latest Labor Department Report To Congress On International Child Labor Emphasizes Long-Term Benefits Of Education Over Work [05/16/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: Seminar Papers Compare Service Sector Entrepreneurship in U.S. and Europe [03/21/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: New Labor Department Report Shows No Improvement In Worker Rights In Burma [03/13/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Department Releases Data On Wages In Apparel And Footwear Industries [03/03/2000]

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ILAB Press Release: United States Provides Record $21.6 MIllion in Grants to Fight International Child Labor; Leads World in Fighting Abusive Practices[12/22/1999]

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ILAB Press Release: Labor Department Provides $6 Million in Grant to Help Eliminate Child Labor in Central American Coffee Industry [11/23/1999]