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Raising Labor Standards Through Trade Preference Programs
… The United States lowers or eliminates tariffs on many goods coming from developing countries to support economic development and job creation. In recognition that growth should not be driven by exploitation and to … Recognized Worker Rights The U.S. government defines internationally recognized worker rights to include: the right to free association (i.e. the right to form and join unions); the right to organize and bargain collectively; freedom … a minimum age for child employment and a prohibition on the worst forms of child labor; and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health. The International Labor Organization …