U.S-Colombia Labor Action Plan: Progress or Unfulfilled Promises in the Wake of Post-Conflict Period

In 2011, the United States and Colombia launched the Labor Action Plan, a framework of commitments negotiated between the two governments to better protect worker rights, prevent violence against unionists, and punish the perpetrators of that violence. Despite progress in some areas, reports by groups such as the nongovernmental organization National Labor School (ENS), prove that the plan has not been fully implemented and that none of the 37 agreed measures on 10 areas have been enacted.

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County of Ventura

Ventura County, Calif., is the absolute most desirable place to live in America (Washington Post - August 2015) Beautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest. Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.

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County of Ventura

Ventura County, Calif., is the absolute most desirable place to live in America (Washington Post - August 2015) Beautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest. Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.

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