CLS+ is about fighting for the rights of working poor in Asia. International trade through global value chains have put downward pressure on wages and working conditions in the region. To reverse this development, CLS+ is advocating for strong social clauses in trade agreements to protect the rights of workers together with other measures to push for decent work.
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