The International Defense of Workers: Labor Rights, U.S. Trade Agreements, and State Sovereignty

by Kevin J. Middlebrook

International trade agreements have often been criticized for limited attention to the rights of workers. The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC), a side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), stands out for linking labor rights provisions to a U.S. trade agreement. Kevin J. Middlebrook provides a comprehensive and systematic examination of the NAALC, assessing its efficacy in protecting workers' rights...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231213425
• ISBN13: 9780231213424
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"