Labor rights expert & economist Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for Intl. Labor Affairs at U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs, sits down with hosts Dee Martin & Ihna Mangundayao to talk about her work fighting to end forced labor & promote workers’ rights. Check it out! apple.co/3xGCuSB

Want to hear what advice Thea Lee would give to those starting out their careers? Check out the clip below from our latest episode!

As we commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ILAB is committed to elevating #disability rights on a global level through multilateral coalitions like APEC. Happy Birthday, ADA! apec.org/press/blogs/20…

Harris’s foreign policy experience has been far wider than recognized, equipping her to serve as the first woman president, writes Linda Robinson. on.cfr.org/3Ss4Cjt

.Acting Secretary Julie Su spoke at the #G20 in Brazil yesterday about the vital need for good jobs in the global economy. A good job is one where workers can exercise their rights, including choosing to join a union. That is a right that belongs to all workers. dol.gov/general/good-j…

Did you know that 1 in the 3 victims of human trafficking globally is a child? A top 🇺🇸 resource for ending #childtrafficking is U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs. Saluting all current and former colleagues who are committed to ending this scourge once and for all! #endchildtrafficking

#WorkerVoice!

Check out this video, featuring just a few of my amazing @USDOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs colleagues. This is also a good time to check out our worker voice research: dol.gov/agencies/ilab/…

Last week at the G20 in Brazil, I represented the Biden-Harris administration and met with labor ministers to deliver a message to workers around the world. We see you, we stand with you, and we are fighting for you.

The tripartite IPEF Labor Rights Advisory Board is launched! 14 countries: government, worker, and employer representatives. The USG has been elected the first chair, and Fiji is vice-chair.

Working to advance global labor rights? Check out the ILAB Knowledge Portal, filled with searchable evaluations, resources and learnings from our global projects to combat child and forced labor! dol.gov/agencies/ilab/…

U.S. Embassy Dhaka reiterates calls for calm and peace. We are concerned about reports of attacks on religious minorities and religious sites in Bangladesh. As a friend and partner to the Bangladeshi people, the United States will continue to support Bangladesh's democratic

Bangladesh’s President Shahabuddin has dissolved the country’s parliament after yesterday's resignation of PM Hasina. Expert Josh Kurlantzick unpacks what’s next for Bangladesh: cfr.org/blog/how-prote…

🇺🇸 🇧🇷 Learn more about the Partnership for Workers' Rights: dol.gov/agencies/ilab/… #Partners4WorkerRights

Movement performers make up the games you love without being recognizable — and that's the whole point! SAG-AFTRA IMA Negotiating Committee member Andi Norris explains that we need to #LevelUpTheContract in order to get the A.I. protections movement performers deserve.

Bangladesh Teeters on the Edge of Reconciliation and Chaos on.cfr.org/3WLdFNH via Council on Foreign Relations

This law is a major step forward for the safety of our nation’s aviation system, and it wouldn't have been possible without our strong, unified voice and pilot engagement. Our commitment to safety and making our profession stronger will never waver!

We’re in Thailand, convening governments & unions from the 14 partner countries of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Together, we’re building an inclusive & competitive regional economy that values workers! U.S. Commerce Dept. U.S. Embassy Bangkok AFL-CIO Global ITUC @ILO

So many of the parents and caregivers I meet across America tell me they feel lucky to be raising kids, but they are struggling. nytimes.com/2024/08/28/opi…

Thankful for the work of the U.S. Surgeon General and so many others across the federal government -- including affinity groups at U.S. Department of Labor -- to support working caregivers. We need to build community and support each other. Thank you Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General!