North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation

The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC) is a side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), established in 1994. It aims to promote fair labor practices across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico by encouraging labor rights, improving working conditions, and ensuring governments uphold labor standards. The NAALC provides a framework for governments and workers to collaborate, monitor labor issues, and address disputes, with the goal of supporting economic growth while respecting workers’ rights across North America.