Labor Department News Releases Update

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today released the findings of its investigation into an accident in May at Brody Mine No. 1 that killed two miners. The underground coal mine, located in Boone County, West Virginia, is operated by Brody Mining LLC, a subsidiary of Patriot Coal Corp.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today announced the 13th edition of the “Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor” report, prepared annually by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs. The report assesses efforts by more than 140 countries to reduce the worst forms of child labor and reports whether countries have made significant, moderate, minimal or no advancement from year to year. It also suggests actions they can take to eliminate the worst forms of child labor through legislation, enforcement, coordination, policies and social programs. A new grant to combat child labor internationally was also announced. The event is being webcast live at https://conx.state.gov/dc-fpc/.