MERCOSUR was formally constituted by the Asuncion Treaty signed in 1991. Its objectives are


MERCOSUR was formally constituted by the Asuncion Treaty signed in 1991. Its objectives are :

To create a common market aimed at trade liberalization between member states for all goods and services; and The introduction of a common external tariff for third countries. Though the Treaty did not contain specific provisions relating to labour issues, there was consensus from the beginning "to accelerate growth with social justice". Sub Working Group No. 11, which was not provided for in the Treaty, was set up to evaluate the promotion and harmonization of legislation in member states on labour relations, employment, training, security and health, social security and labour costs. An additional protocol to the Treaty was signed in 1994 in Brazil, which closed the working groups and created an Economic and Social Consultative Forum. This forum, which is constituted of representatives of workers', employers' and consumers' organizations from member states, can only make recommendations to the Common Market Group, which is the executive organ of MERCOSUR. However, in 1995 a decision was made to reopen the Sub-Working Group to deal with labour, employment and social security matters. Appropriate committees were constituted to advance recommendations and studies for labour relations, migration, employment, training security and health, social security and labour inspection

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