Volume 1 – Has trade led to better jobs? – Findings based on the ILO’s Decent Work Indicators

Chapter 4. Trade and decent work in Mexico’s automobile sector: The road travelled and the uncharted territory ahead

This chapter explores the effects that the rise in final and global value chain related exports in the automotive sector have had on decent work in the aftermath of the North American Free Trade Agreement, using input–output techniques. The authors argue that, while Mexico has improved its engagement in the automobile-sector global value chains, this has not been accompanied by the expected employment gains or progress towards decent work.