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The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) promotes a fair global playing field for workers and businesses in the United States by enforcing trade commitments; strengthening labor standards; and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. ILAB combines trade and labor monitoring and enforcement, policy engagement, research, and technical cooperation to carry out the international responsibilities of the Department of Labor. ILAB partners with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities, research institutions, and others to advance workers' rights and livelihoods through technical assistance projects, research, and project evaluations. These activities are funded through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
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ILAB, in cooperation with the United States Trade Representative, implemented the labor provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to protect and advance collective bargaining rights of workers in Mexico. ILAB also engaged with over 30 trade partner countries to strengthen and enforce labor standards globally, and combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
In FY 2023, ILAB awarded approximately $67.6m for programs to combat exploitative child labor internationally and model programs that address worker rights issues through technical assistance in countries with which the United States has free trade agreements or trade preference programs.
In FY 2024, ILAB awarded approximately $60.5m for programs to combat exploitative child labor internationally and model programs that address worker rights issues through technical assistance in countries with which the United States has free trade agreements or trade preference programs.
In FY 2025, ILAB plans to award approximately $60.5m for programs to combat exploitative child labor internationally and model programs that address worker rights issues through technical assistance in countries with which the United States has free trade agreements or trade preference programs.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
