Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Printer-Friendly Version

Press Releases

DALLAS -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the Mexican Consulate in Dallas and other community, faith-based and governmental organizations will continue to work together to promote the Justice, Safety and Equality in the Workplace Program in north Texas. They will sign an agreement renewing a partnership launched in 2003 by adding new members – including the Consulate General of Peru and the Honorary Consul General of Ecuador – on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. CST.

The partnership seeks to encourage immigrants and non-English speakers to report violations of laws enforced by the Department of Labor and other government agencies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and north Texas. The partners share information and outreach success stories, as well as provide cross training.

EVENT: Justice, Safety and Equality in the Workplace Signing Ceremony

DATE: Wednesday, Jan.16

TIME: 10 a.m. CST

LOCATION: Consulate General of Mexico 1210 River Bend Drive, 1st Floor Dallas, Texas

###

U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7828 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America’s employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.