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