The IUF/COLSIBA-CHIQUITA framework agreement : a case study

Explores the campaign leading to the signing in 2001 of an international framework agreement (IFA) between the global banana enterprise Chiquita and the Latin American Coordination of Banana Workers Unions (COLSIBA). Shows how the banana workers unions employed innovative tactics of regional coordination and alliances with solidarity groups in the major consumer markets to achieve the agreement. Evaluates the implementation of the agreement and draws lessons for the potential of future IFAs.