Unions sign global working scheme with Elanders
5 February 2009
Unite, the UK’s biggest print and publishing
union, along with delegates from German, US, Polish and Brazilian
unions have signed a global agreement which guarantees
international employment standards at work setting new standards
for working conditions and providing union rights in the printing
industry.
The agreement was the result of coordinated
action by Unite and various international unions representing
Elanders employees around the globe. UNI Graphical organised the
series of meetings and consultations between the company and the
unions to make sure that fundamental rights of employees are
respected.
Unite National Officer, Ann Field, said: “With
local presence in eleven countries on four continents, this deal
builds a solid base for organising in global media and printing
companies worldwide.
“This global agreement with Elanders is
another step in the process of building agreements with
multinational business worldwide and is one of the keys to the
organising success in countries like the United States.
“Elanders has committed to a positive attitude
towards organising by unions and providing free access to
workers.
ENDS
For further information contact Mark Di-Toro
in the Unite press office on 07918 640 579 or Ann Field on
07831676587
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