Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB)

Global Projects, Programs & Mission

ILAB Funds Two New Studies on Mechanisms
for Extending Labor Rights

October 10 — Dr. Chris Tilly leads a team of researchers examining the role worker organizing practices play in monitoring working conditions and defending worker rights for remotely subcontracted workers (including home-based workers) in the garment and textile industry in Brazil, China, India and South Africa. Dr. Nina Pavcnik, Dr. Brian McCaig and Dr. Eric Edmonds study how trade affects workers' transition from informal-to formal-sector jobs. Their prior research links new export opportunities to growth in formal sector work in Vietnam. The current study analyzes whether formal sector growth results from workers leaving home-based enterprises for formal sector jobs or from the formalization of home-based enterprises. These research projects will culminate in papers to be available in late 2013.

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