Reclaiming multilateralism to leave no one in the world of work behind

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Professor Tonia Novitz's book provides a landmark contribution to understanding the intersection of global trade, labor rights, and sustainable development. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Adelle Blackett

doi:10.1080/09615768.2026.2715815

August 27, 2026King s Law JournalOpen Access

Reclaiming multilateralism to leave no one in the world of work behind

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To evaluate how revitalizing multilateral legal frameworks and transnational labour law can integrate sustainable development goals with equitable protections for workers.
Conducted a critical legal and policy review of international trade structures, labour governance standards, and multilateral conventions.
Synthesized theoretical and doctrinal contributions addressing sustainable development and the international world of work.
Highlights that uncoordinated bilateral and regional trade policies often undermine fundamental labour standards across global supply chains.
Identifies multilateral governance as an essential legal mechanism to reconcile commercial expansion with equitable labour rights and sustainable development.

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With Trade, Labour and Sustainable Development: Leaving No One in the World of Work Behind (Elgar Publishing, 2024), Professor Tonia Novitz has offered a landmark contribution to the field of trans...

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