NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, was created and put into place nine years ago. Its purpose was to link together the economies of the United States, Canada, and Mexico-- eliminating all trade barriers between the three countries, and locking in a new establishment of trade, investment, and immigration rules. This agreement ultimately disabled state, local, and federal governments to regulate the economy, and tilted the continental balance of power toward multinational corporations, communities, domestic producers, and working families. The predictable results have devastated all three countries by producing stagnant wages, uncontrollable poverty, growing inequality, and the erosion of good jobs. The nuisance that NAFTA creates isn’t limited to the boundaries of American soil, small farmers in all three countries have been overwhelmed by its policies.
Instead of gaining an advantage in selling American
Popular opposition to the FTAA throughout the hemisphere is growing. Millions for people are rejecting the FTAA Unfortunately, these numbers aren’t enough to overthrow the alliance. Ultimately, the U.S. congress will play a key role in determining whether a flawed FTAA will be imposed on a reluctant hemisphere or not. The ministerial in Miami and the elections in 2004 provide important opportunities to defeat the flawed FTAA. The AFL-CIO stated that its voice would be heard; actions will be taken to build towards victories on the FTAA in Miami, and beyond. The AFL-CIO carries more than enough will power to drive out the cause, but the outcome can only be told by time.
The AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) strongly opposes the continuation of any FTAA negotiation processes that are in the same shape as the current. However, the AFL-CIO is in support of a hemispheric s
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