Scott, Committee Democrats Join More than 180 House Members to Press for Stronger NAFTA Labor Standards
“We urge you to keep your promises to America’s workers and remedy the faults of the original NAFTA”
WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) joined 183 House Members in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer raising concerns about the need to address Mexico’s labor conditions in NAFTA renegotiations. The Members urged the administration to negotiate provisions that address Mexico’s policies of wage suppression and lack of independent unions, which leads to unfair competition for U.S. workers and outsourcing.
“Trade agreements must ensure that as trade and competition grows, they work to harmonize wages and rights upwards for American workers and workers in other nations. Functioning core labor standards promote expanding markets benefiting workers in both countries,” the Members wrote. “We urge you to keep your promises to America’s workers and remedy the faults of the original NAFTA by holding Mexico accountable for its labor practices and negotiate strong protections in any agreement.”
Full text of the letter can be found here.
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