1. Although Clinton twisted Mexican arms on wages, labor rights and the environment, but the accords have not done much to improve conditions in those areas. 2. Apparel and footwear factories overseas have slowly improved working conditions in response to a highly vocal anti-sweatshop movement, labor rights advocates say. 3. Beyuki, one of the strike leaders, said the workers were demanding equal labor rights, adequate housing, and compensation for ruined cars and buildings. 4. A nasty wrangle also is expected over labor rights. 5. Additionally, Global Exchange opposes TPA because fast-tracking trade deals could override U.S. laws protecting labor rights, the environment and consumers, Mark said. 6. But by U.S. law, countries benefiting from GSP are required to take steps to accord their citizens internationally recognized labor rights. 7. But he also heard union concerns about the lack of labor rights in NAFTA, and about the transfer of aerospace technology and jobs to China. 8. But labor federation officials argue that protection of labor rights will not have teeth unless countries face trade sanctions. 9. But skeptics in Congress said they would not support the authority unless the president guaranteed that any agreement would include provisions to protect labor rights and the environment. 10. But their hearts were with socialism, labor rights, and anarchism. |
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