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November 18, 2008 --

The Bush Administration has announced it will suspend trade benefits for the hemisphere's poorest country, claiming that the government of President Evo Morales has failed to do enough to curb drug ex

Free Trade Agreements and Trade Policy

Sugar Cane Worker Strike Concludes; Many Demands Are Met

November 13, 2008 --

The International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) reported Wednesday that after two months, the sugar cane worker strike in Colombia has come to a close.

Free Trade Agreements and Trade Policy

Honduran Melon Workers Strike to Receive Minimum Wage

October 17, 2008 --

On October 14th workers at the Santa Rosa melon plantation called off their 10 day long strike, when the Labor Ministry demanded that the agricultural company pay workers the legal minimum wage.

More Trade Unionists Killed in Colombia In First Eight Months of 2008 Than in All of 2007

September 3, 2008 --

Assassins murdered Alexander Blanco Rodriguez in front of his coworkers during a shift change on August 26th, 2008. Mr.

Massive Sugar Cane Strike Continues in Colombia, Government Responds with Violent Repression

October 17, 2008 --

The Colombian government increased the repression against the sugar cane workers' strike this week, arresting workers and supporters and continuing the violence that has left over 100 workers injured.

Violence Against Colombian Trade Unionists

Court Document Analysis Shows Ongoing Impunity in Colombia

September 19, 2008 --

A new document released today by USLEAP shows that the Colombian government's "fight against impunity" lacks honesty, clarity, and a commitment to victims' rights.

Hanes Signs Contract; Workers Win Big Victory in the Dominican Republic

August 28, 2008 --

In a significant victory for maquila workers, workers won a collective bargaining agreement on August 12 at a large textile manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic owned by Hanesbrands, Inc.