Framework Agreements CSR GUF

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Framework

Agreements in UNIBy Hashim Lobe

Director Trade Union Development

and Information


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Definition ofFramework Agreements

A framework agreement is an agreement

negotiated between a MNC and a Global

union federation concerning the international

activities of that company. The main purpose of a

framework agreement is to establish a formal on

going relationship between a MNC and the GUF

which can solve problems and work in the interestof both parties.


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Multinational framework agreements

1. Telefnica (2000)

2. Carrefour (2001)

3. OTE (2001)

4. ISS (2003)

5. H&M (2004)


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Multinational framework agreements

1. Telefnica (2000)

2. Carrefour (2001)

3. OTE (2001)

4. ISS (2003)

5. H&M (2004)


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Why We Have FA?

Concerns that increasing number of MNCs areunilaterally adopting Code of Conducts.

Many codes of conduct do not not contain specific

reference to ILS. Many do not provide acceptable minimum

protection for workers.

Codes are formulated, implemented and

monitored without the involvement of tradeunions.


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Objectives

Recognises the significant influence of employersin shaping labour policies and practices.

Recognises the importance of fair and effective

national and international legislation to protecttrade union and other human rights.

Establish constructive social dialogue, soundindustrial relations and sustainable development

of our industries.


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Framework Agreements Strategies

Policy to develop framework agreements in

enterprises representing UNI sectors

Development and establishment of FA will

establish best practices

FA is not alternative to national laws and

collective bargaining

UNI to develop clear and persuasive arguments toconvince MNCs


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Framework Agreement Strategies(2)

Dialogues and agreements should be developed

by UNI and UNI Apro in close cooperation with

affiliates concern.

Build alliance and provide information to

other international trade unions, inform them of

new developments.

Campaigning - educating and creating awareness


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Framework AgreementStrategies (3)

Encourage affiliates to use framework

agreements as tools in organising and to

build workers/ trade union strengths. To improve working conditions beyond

minimum levels provided in the agreement.


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UNI Telefonica Code of Conduct

Preambleto maintain trade union rightand workers rights in Telefonica

Parties common recognition of fundamentalhuman rights in the community and theworkplace

- employment freely chosen

- there is no discrimination, equal pay forwork of equal value.( ILO Con 100 and111)


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Abolition of Child Labour- No child labour,

above 15, ILO Convetion 138.

- Children under the age of 18 shall notperform work that can harm health,safety

and education


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Recognise Freedom of Association and theRight to Collective Bargaining

All workers have the right to form and and

join trade unions (ILO Con 87)

Right of union to Collective Bargaining


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The Right to represent workers

Company guarantee workersrepresentatives shall not be discriminatedCon 135

Minimum wages

- Wages and benefits that are at least asfavourable as those establishes by national

legislation or agreements.No worker shallbe paid less than minimum wage. Con 94,95 and 111.


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Working day- Working day will meet as

minimum the requirements as national

laws.


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Recognition of the need to contribute to improvementof conditions of workplace

Guarantee that workplace are safe and do

not imply risk for the security and health of

workers ( Con 155 ) Best occupational health and safety

practive


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Respect for others at work- workers should

observe harmonious relations avoiding any

behaviour that implies lack of respect orscorn towards other employees.

TrainingAll workers shall be given the

opportunity to participate especially those

meant to improve workers skills to use new

technology.


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Respect for the Environment

Share concerns about the impact of the

companys business may have upon the

environment and will commit to taking allefforts to ensuring that all environment

concerns are met.


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Telefonica will provide information

concerning the agreement to all companies

of the group Both parties responsible administration and

implementation and dispute settling

mechanism in place.

Duration is for five Years


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H & M ( Hennes and Mauritz )

Support UN Global Compact as well as the OECD

Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Support fundamental human rights, freedom of

Asssociation and the right to collective bargaining

as well as ban on child labour, forced labour and

all types of discrimintion in all H&M workplaces.

Joint responsibility for full implementation in goodfaith.


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Agreement is based on the following:

Con 29Forced Labour

Con 87

Con 98

Con 100

Con 105

Con 111

Con 135 Con 138

Con 182


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UNI-Carrefour Code of Conduct

Both parties agreed that every enterprise

needs peace and social consensus in order

to develop. To that end Carrefour undertakes to

menitor jointly with UNI the proper

application of ILO conventions 87,98 and

135.


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Those international standards define:

The rightof employees to join a trade union

of their choice. The right to collective bargaining

The protection of employees and their

representations againts any act ofdiscrimination tending to infringe upon

trade union freedom.


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Respect for union rights and recognition of

fundamental rights are part of the corporate

culture of the Carrefour Group Carrefour has also condemned child labour

in order to prevent slavery and forced

labour, and It intends tha the principles

establish by the ILO are respected by its

suppliers .


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Initiatives

Global Company councils

Corporate Campaigns

Regional Works councils

Liaison Councils

Trade Union Campaigns

International instruments and guidelines

Dialogues with employers organisation Proactive trade union organisations

Global bargaining

Documents

Framework Agreements CSR GUF