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S.Res. 426

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support and protect the right of women working in developing countries to safe workplaces, free from gender-based violence, reprisals, and intimidation.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should:

  • support policies that create safe and decent jobs in developing countries,
  • support policies that reduce gender-based violence and other forms of discrimination at work,
  • encourage the development of an International Labour Conference Convention to address gender-based violence at work,
  • promote labor rights in trade agreements and enforce the right of women and other workers to join unions, and
  • encourage U.S. companies with international supply chains and U.S. procurement agencies to ensure that their products are produced in workplaces that work to end gender-based workplace violence and respect the rights of women workers.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2101-2102)

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2101-2102)

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    Introduced in Senate

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support and … — Informed