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Modernizing Government or Undermining Worker Protections? A Closer Look at the Secretary of Labor’s Agenda

By Alyssa Bredefeld The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on
Mon Jun 23 2025

Civil Society Groups Alarmed by Cuts to ILAB Grants to Address Forced Labor and Child Labor

April 22, 2025: A statement signed by over 100 organizations urges the restoration of grant
Tue Apr 22 2025

Press Statement: NCL strongly opposes the ‘Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act’ 

February 4, 2025 Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) voices its strong
Wed Feb 12 2025

NCL Applauds DOL’s Efforts to Hold Corporations Accountable When It Comes to Child Labor Violations

  January 21, 2025/in Press release child labor Press Releases Media Contact: Lisa McDonald,
Thu Jan 23 2025

U.S. DOL obtains order to force Los Angeles-area meat processor, staffing agency to give up $327,000 in profits from oppressive child labor

USDOL News Release June 25, 2024 Investigation revealed children working dangerous jobs, unlawful
Wed Jun 26 2024

USDOL Press Release: Tennessee Cleaning Firm Fined $649,000 in Child Labor Penalties; Kids, as Young as 13, Cleaned Killing Floor and Machinery

Investigations found 24 children, some just 13 years old, doing dangerous work in Iowa, Virginia
Wed May 8 2024

Seven Child Labor Best Practices for Employers from U.S. DOL

From the U.S. Department of Labor…. Train Management Train supervisors and managers on child
Fri Apr 26 2024

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