Company
Alstom
Date of signature
24 February 2011
Signatories
Chief of Human Resources Officer of Alstom, Deputy General Secretary of the European Metalworkers’ Federation
Key objectives
“The objective of this agreement is to improve the anticipation of change by promoting on the one hand the social dialog on the necessary development of the organisation and on the other hand the tools required to adapt to this, such as competency planning, career guidance interview, development interviews, mid-careers interviews, training or any other method (…).
Alstom is faced with changes in its environment, demographic situation and competency requirements. Therefore it has chosen, via this agreement, to outline its commitments to accompanying all its employees in both their career progression and skills and know-how development.”
Duration
3 years
“It is agreed between the two parties that this agreement shall remain in place for a period of 3 years and can be renewed by mutual agreements.”
Applicable law
Not defined
Implementation and dissemination
“The communication of this agreement will be project-managed and followed in each European country. The Steering Committee will discuss with the Management the means to facilitate the cascading such as explanatory brochures, joint meetings at local level with management and employees representatives, etc.”
The social partners at local level will also have to implement an appropriate follow up process.”
Review and monitoring
Monitoring:
“The follow up of this agreement will concern :
- its circulation to the various countries concerned
- its implementation and the efficiency of the suggested measures at European and local level.
The signing parties agree to follow up on the implementation of this Agreement at least once yearn, during a Steering Committee meeting.
This Steering Committee will be set up in coordination with the EMF. It will be composed of trade union representatives, members of the Select Committee or of the EWF, and management. Il will organise the follow-up and communication regarding the implementation of this Agreement.
This Working Group will meet on a quarterly basis during the first year following the signature, then it will meet once a year to assess the progress achieved and discuss corrective actions if needed.
The yearly follow-up meetings could be integrated in the meetings of the EWF working groups by sector. (…)
Dispute settlement and sanctions
Not defined
Related texts
European agreement on social guarantees within the framework of the purchase of Areva T&D (2010)
Main topic
Restructuring and anticipation of changes,
Secondary topic(s)
job security, accompanying measures, anticipation of organisation and skills development, personnel development, strategic social dialogue, information and consultation (articulation between EWC and national level).