Labor Dept., USTR Ask for Comments on Labor Capacity in CAFTA Countries

The Labor Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are asking for public comments on labor improvements in countries party to the Central American Free Trade Agreement, which also includes the Dominican Republic (here). The CAFTA requires the Obama administration to reach out to the public for comments to help assess labor conditions in the party countries. Congress approved funding for labor capacity building in CAFTA countries from 2005-13, following CAFTA’s entry into force initially in 2006. Comments are due by Nov. 10 via www.regulations.gov, docket number DOL 2014-0005.