25 research outputs found

    ILRF Letter to the Office of the US Trade Representative: Comments on Bangladesh

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    This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.ILRF_Letter_Comments_on_Bangladesh.pdf: 178 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

    Testimony Regarding the Central America Free trade Agreement (CAFTA) Prepared by Bama Athreya, Deputy Director

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    ILRF_TRADECAFTA.pdf: 18 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

    Testimony Regarding the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

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    Athreya argues that the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is s step backward from previous trade agreements that required countries to take steps to ensure that workers enjoy certain basic rights. Athreya describes the negative impact CAFTA would have on workers in various Central American countries. She argues instead for a new trade agreement that contains a strong and enforceable labor rights mechanism

    Request for Review of the GSP Status of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Violations of Worker Rights

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    This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.ILRF_ReviewGSPStatusUzbekistanViolations_2007.pdf: 186 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

    1-800-FLOWERS Invitation to Colombia

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    Letter to 1-800-Flowers CEO Christopher McCann urging him to consider visiting with farmworkers in Colombia and around the world, who help make 1-800-Flowers a successful business

    Labor Rights Comments to United States Trade Representatives Regarding Colombia Free Trade Agreement

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    Comments submitted to the United States Trade Representative following a request for comments concerning the Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Colombia. They describe labor rights violations in Colombia and the role of the Colombian government in the repression of labor rights. The document urges the US government to support labor rights by requiring preconditions to be met by Colombia before entering into a trade agreement

    Sweatfree DC Testimony by Bama Athreya

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    A written testimony by ILRF Executive Director Bama Athreya, submitted to the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment. She explains the issues that would be addressed by the ILRF proposed Sweatfree DC amendment to the Omnibus Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2010

    Letter to US Trade Policy Staff Committee

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    This letter states the official comments of the ILRF regarding the US Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Colombia. The ILRF maintains that prior to entering into an FTA with Colombia the US Government must require that the Colombian government achieve certain preconditions that will ensure that all workers can freely exercise their right to freedom of association

    Questions We Wish the Candidates Would Answer

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    This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.ILRF_QuestionsforCandidates_2008.pdf: 17 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020
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