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Use the globalEDGE website (globaledge.msu.edu) to complete the following exercises: Promoting respect for universal human rights is a central dimension of many countries’ foreign policy. As history has shown, human rights abuses are an important concern worldwide. Some countries are more ready to work with other governments and civil society organization to prevent abuses of power. Begun in 1977, the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices are designed to assess the state of democracy and human rights around the world, call attention to violations, and—where needed—prompt needed changes in U.S. policies toward particular countries. Find the latest annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for the BRIC countries (Brazil, China, India, and Russia), and create a table to compare the findings under the “Worker Rights” sections. What commonalities do you see? What differences are there? (I encourage you to visit the Website and explore relevant and interesting information about IB. You could also directly access to the report by using the link: https://www.state.gov/reports-bureau-of-democracy-human-rights-and-labor/country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/
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Worker Rights
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WORKER RIGHTS
1. The below table is the annual Country Report on Human Right Practices for
BRIC countries (Brazil, China, India, and Russia) for 2018.
Country Findings on “Workers’ Rights”
Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining – All
Brazil
workers have the freedom of association according to the law. Workers also
have the right to strike and the right to bargain collectively. Workers also
have the right to join a union to negotiate on behalf of all the registered
workers.
Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor- the Ministry of labor
prohibited forced and exploitive labor in the country. The Ministry also
carried out Impromptu inspections on properties where forced labor was
reported or suspected. Also, there was imprisonment for violation of the law
against forced labor for up to eight years.
Prohibition of Child Labor and Minimum Age for Employment – the
minimum age of employment is 16 in Brazil, while apprentices may work at
the age of 14. The law of Brazil also restricts people below 18 years from
work that involves physical strain.
Discrimination with Respect to Employment or Occupation- Brazil labor
laws restrict the discrimination of workers based on one’s sex, race,
citizenship, language, religion, age, disability, gender, political opinion or
sexual orientation. The Ministry of Labor enforced laws and regulations
against discrimination of workers.
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Acceptable Conditions of Work – The laws and regulations in Brazil
provide a basis for a minimum wage. The workweek in Brazil has a
maximum of 44 hours. With a maximum of eight hours per day. The law
also provides for safety for all workers, and the place...