Global Trade, Labour Rights and International Law: A Multilevel Approach

This book explores the history of the field and provides an overview of emerging trends and opportunities in the protection and promotion of labor rights in the global economy. It argues that trade agreements can be a useful tool to help pave the way out of the crisis and that the USMCA can be perceived as a model agreement.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 232 pages
\n Publication date: 22 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book offers a comprehensive set of proposals to ensure effective enforcement of labor rights worldwide. The relationship between labor standards and global trade has been a recurring theme for over two centuries, particularly in the context of economic crises and pursuit of economic growth. In such a critical time, there is an urgent need for up-to-date research on safeguarding and promoting labor rights within the global economy.

The book explores the historical background of the field and provides a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and opportunities. It delves into the most pressing issues, including:

The effectiveness and role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the second century of its existence.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and its potential relevance in protecting labor rights.
The effectiveness of the US and EU Generalized System of Preferences in promoting labor standards.
The impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) instruments on labor rights.
Labor provisions in the international trade agreements concluded by the US and the EU.

The book makes a compelling argument that trade agreements can serve as valuable tools in navigating economic crises and fostering job creation. It highlights the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) as a model agreement and a symbol of a shift towards regional production, local jobs, and increased wages.

This book is a valuable resource for academics, students, practitioners, non-government organizations (NGOs), and policy makers interested in human rights law, international labor law, industrial relations law, international sustainable development law, international economic law, and international trade law. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the enforcement of labor rights in the global context and offers practical solutions to address these issues.

\n Weight: 562g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367747985\n \n