Winrock International to lead new USDOL project to combat labor exploitation in critical minerals supply chains
Winrock International has been awarded a new project by the U.S. Department of Labor to help combat labor exploitation inย ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฎโ๐ ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป โ a criticalย resourceย for U.S. manufacturing, clean energy and national security.
Funded through the USDOL’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs, this work will address abusive labor practices that distort global markets, undermine workersโ rights and create unfair competition. By strengthening transparency and accountability in critical mineral supply chains, the project supports ethical sourcingย and labor practicesย whileย strengthening American competitivenessย and protecting American workers and industries.
โWeโre honored to join forces with the U.S. Department of Labor on this critical initiative. By advancing transparency and accountability in Indonesiaโs nickel supply chain, Winrock is helping to protect workersโ rights, promote fair competition and strengthen ethical sourcing for industries worldwide.โ — Stephanie Lillegard, director of Winrock’s Human Rights & Empowerment unit
Winrock is proud to contribute its expertise supporting ethical supply chains alongside global partners, and thanks the U.S. DOL for its leadership and partnership.
Learn more about the initiative: US Department of Labor awards $22M in funding to secure critical mineral supply chains, strengthen American competitiveness | U.S. Department of Labor
For more on Winrock’s work in Indonesia, click here.
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