AFL-CIO Calls on Iraq and Fiji Governments to Improve Labor Rights

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the United States Trade Representative convened hearings on labor rights in Fiji and Iraq in response to petitions the AFL-CIO filed. As developing countries, both Fiji and Iraq receive tariff benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences.  In order to keep the benefits, countries have to comply with a number conditions, including the requirement to take steps to ensure...