The director-general of the UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) agrees to make a statement.
Then you are able to reference the statement when talking to the president of Myca. You stress that firing strikers violates international labor standards, which could cause the American public to call for trade sanctions on Myca. The government could easily end this standoff by agreeing to hold elections. Pro-democracy protests would stop, and aid groups could safely deliver supplies to hurricane victims.
The president agrees not to fire the striking workers but says she will not be bullied into holding elections.
After you get off the phone, your staff hands you a new public opinion poll showing that 70% of Americans oppose expanding trade with anti-democratic countries. As a result of the poll, your staff tells you the American press is describing Myca as an example of an anti-democratic country.
— ILO secretary-generalBecause they signed the ILO agreement, Myca must maintain the correct international standards for government and labor relationships.
— Graphite Miners’ Union leaderWe’re not trying to destroy the economy. We just want elections. It’s not too much to ask after 20 years.
— Pew Research CenterOur opinion poll was nationwide. The response was overwhelmingly against expanding trade with anti-democratic countries.
