Workshop Session I: Thursday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Concentration: Business, Investment, and New Markets

Our democracy is at stake. Global trade agreements, which are international treaties, limit democracy by giving corporations rights not available under national laws. Corporations want to extend an investor-state dispute resolution to future trade agreements in order to avoid environmental and labor regulations that affect their bottom lines.

The Sierra Club's Trade, Human Rights and Environment Team will present an interactive slide presentation to help people better understand free trade agreements and what is at stake. Labor representatives and other experts will join them for a discussion on how we put people and the environment ahead of profits.

Presenters:
Andrew Christie, Director, Santa Lucia Chapter, Sierra Club
Larry Fahn, Past President and Board Member, Sierra Club
Chris Kennedy, Activist, Trade, Human Rights & Environment Team, Sierra Club
Martin Schlageter, Campaign Director, Coalition for Clean Air
Tim Robertson, Director, California Fair Trade Coalition