Company
RAG
Date of signature
01 August 2003
Signatories
RAG AG, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie, Energie (IG BCE), International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers’ Unions (ICEM)
Key objectives
“The aims of this agreement are:
• to reinforce social dialogue, and the mutual exchange of information and joint deliberations,
• to further the business success of the RAG Group,
• to assure good working conditions and their continuous improvement.”
Duration
“This agreement shall […] initially apply for one year, at which point it is intended that it will be reviewed, verified and extended.”
Applicable law
Not defined
Implementation and dissemination
Dissemination
“Board members and employees in the RAG group shall be informed about the signing of this Agreement and its contents as mutually agreed by the parties to the agreement hereunder, and the same shall be done by ICEM towards its member organisations.”
Review and monitoring
“A mutual exchange of views and information between union representatives and works councils will be facilitated. RAG and IG BCE/ICEM shall regularly consult and inform each other about the implementation of this agreement and its verification.”
Dispute settlement and sanctions
Dispute settlement:
“[RAG and IG BCE/ICEM] shall, in case of conflicts or violations of this Agreement, without undue delay make the necessary contact to find a common solution.”
Related texts
Main topic
Fundamental labour rights,
Secondary topic(s)
forced labour, child labour, freedom to organise and to bargain collectively, equal opportunities, minimum wages, working time limits.