Advancing labor rights through U.S. trade, programs and partnerships

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Worker Voice: What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters

Freedom of association and collective bargaining build better workplaces, companies and communities.

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Our Trade Tools

We advance labor rights through U.S. trade agreements, preference programs, multilateral development financing, and other economic frameworks.

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Labor Rights and the U.S Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)

The USMCA has the strongest and most far-reaching labor provisions of any trade agreement. The core of the agreement contains a labor chapter that makes labor obligations fully enforceable.

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Decent Work, Worker Rights, and Migration from Central America

Learn how we address labor rights, good jobs, and the root causes of migration in Northern Central America.

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Global Programs to Advance Labor Rights

Our global technical assistance projects strengthen the capacity of governments to enforce labor laws, support workers to freely organize, and galvanize companies to address labor issues in supply

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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

ILAB closely monitors the performance of our projects, assesses their effectiveness, and ensures good stewardship of public funds. Learn more and read our reports.

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About Us

OTLA Fact Sheet

Join the OTLA Team

How to File a Labor Chapter Complaint

Labor Submissions Accepted for Review

How to File A Labor Chapter Complaint Under USMCA

USMCA Worker Hotline

Evaluation Report Repository

Additional Resources

The Better Work Program

Multilateral Partnership for Organizing, Worker Empowerment, and Rights

Strengthening Labor Conditions and Promoting Good Jobs in the Fishing Sector

What is Worker Voice?

Learn more about worker voice, what the research says, and how workers can achieve better outcomes for their work conditions, wages and more.

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MigrantWorker.gov

Check out MigrantWorker.gov, a site designed for migrant workers in the U.S. to learn about their labor rights and access resources from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Responsible Business Conduct and Labor Rights Info Hub

Explore U.S. policy, resources, and outcomes-based approaches to advance responsible business and labor rights in global supply chains.

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USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Cases

Review cases filed under the RRM, which investigates and remediates denials of workers’ rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining at specific facilities in Mexico.

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Advancing labor rights through U.S. trade, programs, and partnerships

Spotlight

Worker Voice: What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters

Our Trade Tools

Labor Rights and the U.S Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Decent Work, Worker Rights, and Migration from Central America

Global Programs to Advance Labor Rights

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Featured Resources

Quick Links

Additional Resources

What is Worker Voice?

MigrantWorker.gov

Responsible Business Conduct and Labor Rights Info Hub

USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Cases