WASHINGTON – On September 25, 2024, under the United States-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC), the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the United States Department of Labor, and the European Commission held a virtual meeting of the transatlantic tripartite Trade and Labor Dialogue (TALD).
During the meeting, government officials briefed stakeholders, including labor unions and businesses, on the progress made by the United States and the European Commission on the “TALD Social Partner Joint Statement on Transatlantic Forced Labor Trade Strategy” and debriefed on the January 2024 labor stakeholder workshop on the “Promotion of good quality jobs for a successful, just, and inclusive green economy,” which was held under the Transatlantic Initiative for Sustainable Trade (TIST).
U.S. and European Commission officials provided updates on how we are working collaboratively towards eradicating forced labor from our supply chains. This included actions on forced labor policies, support for businesses and labor unions to implement effective due diligence, support for third countries, and the promotion of decent work.
The United States and European Commission also discussed the January 2024 TIST labor stakeholder workshop and potential next steps, including hosting a workshop at a later date to further discuss public and private investments that combat climate change, create high-quality jobs, and address skills shortages in clean energy industries.
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