HCONRES 379 · 95th Congress · Commerce

A concurrent resolution urging the adoption by the United States and by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development of the standards of business conduct for companies operating in South Africa, adopted earlier this year by the European Economic Community, which include recognition of the right of black employees to form or to affiliate themselves with trade unions and to bargain collectively with their employers.

Introduced 1977-10-14· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-10-14)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges the President to adopt the European Economic Community code of conduct as a standard for American businesses operating in South Africa. Urges the President to encourage adoption of that code by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development.…

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