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31 Aug 2018

The TUC has signed onto a joint statement with employer groups including the International Chamber of Commerce, the CBI and British Chamber of Commerce as well as NGOs such as Trade Justice Movement calling for a new approach to trade.

It calls for trade negotiations to involve trade unions, employers and civil society from the start and be subject to proper scrutiny by Parliament. It states that the central goal of trade policy must be the promotion of good jobs and workers' rights, and trade deals must contain clear protections for public services and reject unjust dispute resolution.

This governance framework is intended to act as a practical tool for national and international policy makers - to guide best practice and help governments deliver on global commitments to ensure trade policy is truly inclusive and fully benefits from the active participation and expertise of all stakeholders.

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