Labour Markets Integration Agreements

Labour markets integration agreements in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, labour markets integration agreements is: listed in the GATS as a subset of economic integration agreements. WTO members may join an agreement establishing full integration of the labour market between the parties if (a) citizens of the parties to the agreement do not have to obtain residency and work permits and (b) if the agreement is notified to the Council for Trade in Services. Full integration of labour markets is described as citizens of the parties concerned having the right of free entry to the employment markets of the other parties. The entries on trade policy are here. Integration should also cover measures such as conditions of pay, other conditions of employment and social benefits.[1]

Labour markets integration agreementsin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Labour markets integration agreements” entry (OAS)

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