United States: White House wants to set up workers’ rights diplomacy

On 16 November, the US Presidency published an action plan designed to protect and strengthen workers’ rights at home and abroad. In this memorandum, the Biden administration calls on agencies operating abroad to promote internationally recognised labour rights, in particular the prevention of forced labour and child labour. As part of their missions and negotiations, they will have to meet with trade union representatives and workers’ representatives. It urges them to use all diplomatic means