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JBS USA Food agrees to help the Labor Department crack down on child labor
JBS USA Food Co., one of the nation's largest meatpacking processors and slaughterhouses, has agreed to a joint initiative with the U.S. Labor Department t
Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week
The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this week with a company in the industry agreeing to pay a penalty and reform its practices to help ensure it won’t hire underage workers again.
JBS makes deal with feds to spend $4M helping those affected by unlawful child labor
The meatpacking giant will prioritize efforts in Grand Island and several other communities found to have child labor violations.
JBS, DOL agree to $4 million plan over child labor issues
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with JBS USA to provide $4 million to support individuals and communities impacted by child labor.
Department of Labor and JBS USA Food Co Reach Agreement
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a $4 million agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address and prevent unlawful child labor practices. The funds will support victims and affected communities through scholarships, educational aid, job training, and housing assistance, with a focus on areas like Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
US Labor Department enters deal with JBS to assist those affected by child labor
The U.S. Department of Labor said it entered an agreement with JBS USA in which the meatpacker will provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.
U.S. Department of Labor Enters Settlement With JBS USA Food Co. Related to Child Labor Compliance
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JBS backs away from “assertion” made by meat giant’s sustainability officer
JBS’ CSO Jason Weller had said in an interview that its net-zero target was an “aspiration” rather than a “promise”.
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor Violations
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Leading meat processor will pay $4M to counter illegal child labor practices
JBS USA Food Co., a leading meat packing processor and slaughterhouse, will provide $4 million to address illegal child labor ...
Brazilian meatpacker JBS says net-zero emissions pledge was 'never a promise'
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DOL Settles with Largest Meat Packing Processor Over Child Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor, on January 13, announced that it has entered into an agreement with JBS USA Food Co, the nation ...
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JBS: 2040 net zero target ‘never a promise’
JBS appears to have watered down its sustainability ambitions by claiming that its 2040 net zero ‘commitment’ does not ...
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United States Cattlemen’s Association reiterates concerns of forced and child labor in meat processing
Calls on Congress and Customs to Further Investigate Practices in Brazil WASHINGTON, DC – In light of the Department of Labor’s agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address child labor, the United ...