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Course Description

More than likely, the garments you are wearing were manufactured by workers in the Asia-Pacific or Latin American regions — especially if you are wearing “fast fashion.” You might reasonably assume that the worker who sewed your shirt is paid fairly, can take a bathroom break when needed, and is not a child; in other words, a European or American style of labor relations. Yet labor laws vary from one country to the next. This course is designed to give you an overview of global labor relations regulations. You will analyze the model used in your own country and compare it with a country in which your firm does business. You will examine how trade agreements impact workers and explore the influence of regionalized initiatives such as the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Faculty Author

Sarosh Kuruvilla

Benefits to the Learner

  • Analyze labor relations regulatory frameworks
  • Explore the impact of trade agreements on labor conditions in countries from where your firm sources
  • Investigate initiatives to raise global labor standards

Target Audience

  • Executives in global organizations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility professionals
  • Consultants
  • Lawyers
  • Professionals at NGOs or social auditing firms/investment funds
  • Team members from Sustainability Departments or Multi-stakeholder institutions

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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