The United States’ Department of Labor on Thursday (Friday in Manila) announced it is offering a $15-million grant to fight child labor in some sugarcane plantations in the Philippines.
In a news release, the DOL-Bureau of International Labor Affairs said recipients of the grant will be “qualified” groups that will implement technical assistance projects that aim to combat child labor.
It said such projects should have the following criteria:
The DOL said applications may be submitted electronically or manually, by 5 p.m. (EDT) of Aug. 31.
Electronic submissions may be made via http://www.grants.gov, while hard copies may be sent to the US Department of Labor, Procurement Services Center, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S-4307, Washington, D.C. 20210.
“All cooperative agreement awards will be made by Sept. 30,” according to the DOL. — JE, GMA News
May –
Anti-Graft and Corruption Awareness Month
“Corruption drains the nation
and victimizes workers who build the nation.
Accountability now!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
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May 1 – Labor Day
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May 12 – World Communication Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 16 – International Day of Living
Together in Peace
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The Month of the Ocean
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Week 2: Safe Motherhood Week
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