A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974, to define as an unfair trade practice, the denial of internationally recognized worker rights, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to add to the definition of unfair trade acts, policies, or practices: (1) toleration of cartels; and (2) denial of internationally recognized worker rights. Declares that it is a U.S. negotiating objective to enhance the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) through: (1) the adoption of an additional GATT article declaring that the denial of internationally recognized worker rights is an unjustifiable means for a country or any of its industries to gain competitive advantage in international trade; (2) the amendment of the GATT to affirm such principle; or (3) the adoption and implementation of a code of internationally recognized worker rights.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 February 1987

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