The United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement included in it a clause that asked Mexico to adjust its labor laws to make the collective bargaining process more fair for workers. In the first report from an independent body set up to monitor compliance with the USMCA, investigators identified a number of serious concerns about how well Mexico is implementing the agreed upon changes.
Canada has seen a renewed interest in organizing amidst the pandemic according to Unifor president Jerry Dias. He points to the auto industry, grocery, retail, and restaurants as the primary drivers. Similarly, the US has seen a significant spike in interest coming from workers on the frontlines.
