Good jobs enable Central Americans to remain, thrive and invest in their communities. People with secure livelihoods whose rights are protected in the workplace have the stability to be engaged citizens. When workers are empowered, it builds practice of participation, effective mechanisms of accountability and a culture of democracy in the workplace and beyond. This session will explore challenges and opportunities to labor rights and quality employment in the region. It will draw lessons from the Honduran garment industry and explore pathways to spread successful strategies that result in meaningful outcomes for workers through engagement between women-led independent unions, employers, global apparel brands and governments.