U.S.-Mexico Trade: The Work Environment at Eight U.S.-Owned Maquiladora
Auto Parts Plants (Chapter Report, 11/01/93, GAO/GGD-94-22).

In light of the North American Free Trade Agreement, many Members of
Congress are concerned that disparities between U.S. and Mexican labor
standards could cause job losses in the United States and undermine
workplace standards.  GAO reviewed the work environment at eight
U.S.-owned maquiladora auto parts plants.  This report (1) evaluates the
occupational safety and health work environment at the eight plants, (2)
describes the Mexican government's oversight of occupational safety and
health, and (3) discusses ongoing cooperation between the United States
and Mexico to enhance working conditions.

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 REPORTNUM:  GGD-94-22
     TITLE:  U.S.-Mexico Trade: The Work Environment at Eight U.S.-Owned 
             Maquiladora Auto Parts Plants
      DATE:  11/01/93
   SUBJECT:  Occupational safety
             Working conditions
             Automobile industry
             Safety regulation
             Industrial facilities
             Industrial safety
             Occupational health standards
             International cooperation
             Foreign governments
             Health hazards
IDENTIFIER:  Mexico
             North American Free Trade Agreement
             NAFTA
             Mexican Maquiladora Program
             
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