Company
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Mediengruppe (WAZ)
Date of signature
04 July 2007
Signatories
WAZ Mediengruppe, International Federation of Journalists/European Federation of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ)
Key objectives
“WAZ and the IFJ/EFJ WAZ record their mutual interest in the developments and sustainability of media and publishing enterprise in Europe and worldwide, and in the development of high quality media and journalism as well as good human resources and relations practice.”
Duration
Indefinite
Applicable law
Not defined
Implementation and dissemination
Dissemination:
“The parties agree to distribute copies of this agreement throughout their organisations to each appropriate level and area, and to advise the parties of their rights and duties under this agreement.”
Review and monitoring
Review
“The parties agree to meet as often as is necessary, but at least annually, to review past practice and to preview future plans relevant to their interests, and to discuss the terms of this agreement. The annual meeting shall consist of a group forum in which union representatives from each national unit and local management shall meet with IFJ/EFJ and company representatives to share information and to discuss issues of common concern.”
Dispute settlement and sanctions
Dispute settlement:
“A sub-committee will be established [...]. This sub-committee shall also discuss plans and proposals placed before it by either party following any alleged breach of accepted standards of conduct that could not be resolved at the level of local and national operation.""
Related texts
Main topic
Fundamental labour rights,
Secondary topic(s)
right to organize and bargain collectively, health and safety.