Strengthening labour standards in the global economy [WPS06/28]

• Global economy

• Date: Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 November, 2006
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

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• Event no.: WPS06/28
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This conference discussed the following points:

 

• How can governments and trade unions in developed and developing countries ensure greater respect for labour standards?
• What impact do corporations and foreign direct investment have on workplace practices?
• How can the ILO, WTO and other international institutions help to define internationally acceptable norms?
• How can governments and unions ensure both competitiveness and respect for labour standards in a global marketplace?

Contacts

Robin Hart: Programme Director

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Robin Hart: Programme manager

• Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 817759
• Email: robin.hart@wiltonpark.org.uk