First USMCA Labor Council Discusses Migrant Workers in US, Mexican Labor Laws
Government representatives who oversee labor issues from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico held the first meeting of the USMCA Labor Council, and discussed both the implementation of Mexico's labor law reform and a complaint about the treatment of Mexican migrant workers in the U.S., and how abuses of migrant workers could be avoided in the future, whether through education and oversight through U.S. government agencies, or a better way of running seasonal work visas.
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According to a joint communique after the June 29 meeting, they also discussed in depth how all three countries must bar the import of goods made in whole or in part by forced labor. “The Labor Council provides an opportunity for productive discussions on important issues and supports our continued strong collaboration with Mexico and Canada,” Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee said. “The Council also allows the public to provide meaningful input on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementation, consistent with the U.S. commitment to a worker-centered trade policy.” Workers, employers and non-governmental organizations all spoke during the meeting.