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Department of Labor issues report on worker rights concerns in Honduras, Honduras pledges to work closely with the United States
02/27/2015 11:00 AM EST

The U.S. Department of Labor released a report today that raises serious concerns regarding the effective enforcement of labor laws in Honduras under the labor chapter of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The report provides recommendations to address the concerns and calls for the contact points established under Article 16.4 of CAFTA-DR to consult to develop and implement a monitoring and action plan.
World Vision awarded $7 million to combat exploitative child labor and improve labor rights and working conditions in Honduras
02/27/2015 11:00 AM EST

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced the award of a $7 million cooperative agreement to World Vision to implement a project to combat exploitative child labor and improve labor rights and working conditions in Honduras. World Vision is “dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.”