Foreign laborers allege pay below $2 an hour on construction of new US consulate in Milan

A group of foreign workers claim they received wages under $2 per hour while building the new US consulate in Milan. The workers say the low pay violated Italian labor standards. The construction project is part of a diplomatic expansion effort. Labor unions have called for investigations into the alleged wage abuse. The US State Department has not yet responded to the allegations. Italian authorities are expected to examine compliance with wage regulations. The case highlights concerns over labor exploitation on overseas contracts. The outcome could affect future diplomatic construction projects.