“…Based on the lessons learned from the Regional model, the book proposes a Global Labour and Trade Framework Agreement (GLTFA) combined with a joint ILO/WTO enforcement mechanism to resolve the contentious issue of the link between the CLS and international trade. The history of the linkage between the Core Labour Standards (CLS) and international trade dates back roughly 150 years, and has recently become one of the most vexing issues facing policy-makers. …”

“…Dear Mr. Hann, INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFERENCE RE SPAIN, ETC. I have your letter of the 22nd November in regard to the above matter which is being discussed at the meeting of the International Federation of Trade Unions and the Labour and Socialist International tomorrow. …”