US Ranked Worst for Workers’ Rights Among Major Economies

Reprinted from Bloomberg News by Fergal O’Brien and Zoe Schneeweiss on June 17, 2020.

The US has the worst record among major developed countries when it comes to workers’ rights, according to a survey of labor unions.

The world’s largest economy is ranked a 4 in a scale by the International Trade Union Congress, meaning there are “systematic violations of rights.” Every other Group of Seven country ranks 3 or better.

Globally, the ITUC said the situation has worsened for workers, with violations of rights at a seven-year high. The worst region is the Middle East and North Africa, and the organization noted a number of countries have impeded the registration of unions, as well as banned strikes and collective bargaining. …

Bloomberg News 6/17