Thread by @LeclercqDesiree

#Tradeagreements increasingly reference @ilo instruments, leaving enforcement of int'l labor law to gov'ts. Why doesn't the ILO protest or create its own authoritative tribunal? It tried to. It was a pleasure to contribute to @TrebilcockAnne & Brian Langille's book 👇 1/

My chapter reveals a little-known story about the ILO's efforts to establish an authoritative labor tribunal that states could approach with grievances, & questions over int'l labor standards & interpretations. Its initiative was squashed in 2012-204 b/c internal politics. 2/

The book also has fascinating contributions from @SteveCharnovitz, Jan Klabbers, @OlneyShauna, @FranzCh50158949 @vmantouvalou, @AdelleBlackett, @TNovitz, & others not on Twitter.

Of possible interest @howserob @jeffreysvogt @gracabi @AaronsonSusan @Claussen_K @loyaladvisor @larawoltersEU @FernandaGNicola @profhuq @EESC_REX & others interested in trade, sustainability, and the role of the ILO / Int'l Orgs...