Working families are mobilizing to demand a global economy that works for working families, not just rich multinational companies. The late November rally in Seattle by tens of thousands of union, environmental and human rights activists was just the beginning of America's call for international trade and investment rules that protect workers' rights and the environment.

The action moved to Washington, D.C., for the congressional vote in late May on granting China permanent Normal Trade Relations status, despite China's record of abusing human rights and workers' rights.

Union members joined thousands in an April 16 rally and march protesting World Bank and International Monetary Fund policies.Thousands of union members and other people of faith called for global debt relief April 9 at a Jubilee 2000 rally.

Working families also are asking candidates for the presidency and congressional seats about where they stand on global trade and the value of workers' rights and environmental protection in America's trade relations.

A survey by Peter D. Hart Research Associates finds that voters oppose granting China permanent free trade status—so much so that by a 4-to-1 margin they say they will be less likely to vote for a member of Congress who supports it.

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