Global Labor Program

Under the Global Labor Program: Promoting International Labor Standards, Improving Workers Access to Justice and Supporting Independent, Democratic Labor Unions and NGOs Program (Global Labor Program) the Solidarity Center provides technical assistance to 1) promote the adoption and effective enforcement of core labor standards; 2) establish legal frameworks to protect and promote civil society; 3) increase citizen participation in policy processes, implementation, and oversight of public institutions; 4) increase institutional and financial viability of labor unions and labor NGOs; 5) enhance free flow of information; 6) strengthen democratic culture and gender equity; 7) support anti-sweatshop activities; 8) promote broad-based, equitable economic growth; 9) build human capacity through education and training; and 10) improve health through workplace and peer-to-peer health education and prevention.

The centers work is based on three fundamental issues: adherence to core labor standards, gender integration, and the use of partnerships and communications technology to promote coalitions across civil society and national borders.