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Global agreement on the promotion and implementation of good human and industrial relations in Anglogold operations worldwide

Company

Anglogold

Date of signature

10 September 2010

Signatories

ICEM, Anglogold, National Union of Metalworkers (NUM)

Key objectives

“AngloGold and the ICEM agree to give practical effect to their common interest, and accordingly enter into this agreement to:
- create an effective channel for an ongoing dialogue between them to protect and advance their mutual interests;
- affirm the principles and values of internationally accepted labour relations and human resource practice;
and - establish a procedure for the resolution of disagreements that may arise from time to time.”

Duration

Indefinite

Applicable law

Not defined

Implementation and dissemination

Dissemination
""Information Sharing and Training: 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
""Review and Application: 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. A sub-committee will be established to consider 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.""

Dispute settlement and sanctions

Dispute settlement:
""Anglogold and the ICEM agree to give practical effect to their common interest, and accordingly enter into this agreement to: establish a procedure for the resolution of disagreements that may arise from time to time.""

Related texts

Main topic

Fundamental social rights,

Secondary topic(s)

trade union recognition, equal opportunities, health and safety.

Download:
Anglogold_GlobalAgreement_EN.pdf