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Latin America: Labor Legislation and the Rights of Workers

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Over the last decade, several progressive Latin American governments, such as Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela, have increased labor rights and protections to their respective citizens by passing pro-worker legislative measures.

This bloc of progressive states has pursued progressive policy options in order to empower workers by formalizing employment, raising wage levels and promoting the right to collective bargaining.

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