00:00The U.S. company building the new American consulate in Milan has agreed to a nearly $35 million settlement
00:07that includes back pays and damages to foreign workers whose prosecutors alleged were paid less than $2 an hour.
00:15The settlement was signed by the Milan prosecutors, Alabama-based multinational Cadell Construction, and the court-appointed administrator.
00:23It is one of the most significant operations in recent years against illegal labor practices and work exploitation.
00:29This is concrete proof of a state that does not abandon its workers.
00:33The 292 Indian workers involved in the construction of the U.S. consulate in Milan, who cooperated with the authorities,
00:40have had their rights, wages, and contributions restored, which had been taken from them.
00:45Thanks to the tools introduced by this government, they have obtained protection through the issuance of a special residence permit
00:51for victims of labor exploitation.
00:53We have struck against exploitation, protected the workers, and restored regular working conditions,
00:58a result that strengthens Italy's reputations and sends a clear message.
01:03Those who report are not alone, the state is on their side.
01:07Nearly 300 workers identified so far will receive an average of $57,000,
01:12with some receiving up to $102,000 in unpaid wages and damages for emotional distress,
01:19according to the Italian authorities.
01:22Many of theolisks according to the Siberia v.しゃцыp of the Nation,
01:26The land is here today, thank you so much.
