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National trade unions in a globalised world

Transnational bargaining, corporate accountability, and a full revamp of the global labour architecture – these are the challenges facing unions as they seek to address exploitation in global supply chains.

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Penelope Kyritsis (oD): Can you start by telling us your name and what you do?

I’m Cathy Feingold, the international director at the AFL-CIO, which is the largest union federation in the US.

Penelope: Can you talk to us about the biggest obstacles for addressing labour exploitation in global supply chains?