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Who are the U.S. Department of Labor agencies hosting the End Labor Trafficking National Online Dialogue?

The U.S. Department of Labor’s mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affair’s mission is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards, and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration's mission is to contribute to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high-quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division's mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Centers for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives engages faith-based and community members to encourage their participation in policies, partnerships, and funding opportunities.


What are the ePolicyWorks Online Dialogues?

Launched by ODEP, the ePolicyWorks initative was developed to engage stakeholders, build relationships, and inform the U.S. Department of Labor's policymaking efforts. Brought to you through the use of leading-edge crowdsourcing tools, these online dialogues are interactive platforms of collaboration. They enable ODEP to work with their partners and other agencies to enlist the public's input on key policy issues. To learn more about past dialogues, visit the ePolicyWorks Online Dialogue Library.


How do I participate in this dialogue?

To participate in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Efforts to End Labor Trafficking National Online Dialogue, please click Register Now or Log In. If you have any questions or require any technical assistance please contact: ePolicyWorks@online-dialogues.com.

ATTN: If you are or know someone who is a victim of labor trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline by phone at 1-888-373-7888 or by text at BeFree (233733). A trained hotline advocate will talk you thorough the situation and connect you with services and, if appropriate, law enforcement.