The dark side of globalization is obvious to all but the blind. The race to the bottom that devastates the middle class in the rich countries and makes near slave labor in the poor countries is well documented. Corporations with record profits move their operations to Mexico or Asia. They operate in countries with weak labor and environmental laws.

One way to remedy the situation is to construct international standards, establishing minimum standards of minimum wages, working conditions, rights to form unions and environmental protections. Since the current US administration is unlikely to carry through anything like this, non-governmental organizations can set standards for the American public and the rest of the world. The environmental, social justice and fair trade organizations can initiate a joint project, to ascertain fair labor standards, wage structure and environmental practices. Companies that seek approval will pay an annual fee that would cover periodic inspections to see that they are living up to their bargain.