Does the labor side agreement protect workers? How have labor unions adapted to NAFTA and globalization?
In “NAFTA and after: Unions test labor side agreements” the author argues that even though the side agreements are very weak, they have encouraged cross-border union organizing and provided an international forum where workers can protest illegal actions and human rights abuses. “North American Labor Under NAFTA” is a very long but thorough and balanced paper on how labor has been impacted by NAFTA. “NAFTA’s Double Standard: What Can You Do if Your Rights Are Violated” compares the legal options available to the business community and workers under NAFTA.
