“In Lesotho, the situation is even worse. With 35% of the workforce HIV-positive, the loss of a job resulting in malnourishment and inability to buy medicines means almost certain early death. A case of blood on the hands of the trade barons at the WTO.
“And yet they continue to proclaim the Doha Development Round - a clear case of the ostrich approach to trade rules and mechanisms!
“What hope is there that these trade diplomats can raise their sights and embark on a new post-Doha Round devoted to social advance for the world's workers - a Social Round?”.
The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation is a global union federation bringing together 220 affiliated organisations in 110 countries with a combined membership of 10 million workers.
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