Company
Telefónica
Date of signature
03 September 2001
Signatories
President of Telefónica, Secretary General of UNI Global Union, UGT, CC.OO
Key objectives
“The present agreement is being signed as a follow-up to the Protocol signed between the parties in April 2000 in which “the negotiation of a code of conduct” to maintain trade union and workers rights in all Telefónica activities world wide had been agreed.”
In their capacities the General Secretary of UNI Global Union and the President of Telefónica S.A. agree on the following code of conduct based on the following principles:
1. The parties’ common recognition of fundamental human rights in the community and the workplace (…)
2. The parties’ common recognition of the need to contribute to improvement of conditions in the workplace and the community”
Duration
Five years
“The duration of this agreement is five years, after which this agreement will be evaluated and may be prolonged for a new period”
Applicable law
Not defined
Implementation and dissemination
“-Telefónica S.A. will provide information concerning this Agreement to all companies of the Group.
- Both parties shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of this Agreement. To that end they will engage in ongoing dialogue and they will meet regularly. (…)
A group will be appointed that comprises three members from Telefónica and three members from UNI Global Union (UGT/CC.OO – UNI) to examine and report to the President of Telefónica and the General Secretary of UNI Global Union.
- As Telefónica considers the respect for workers rights mentioned in this Agreement are to be an element of progress in the industrial relations, the company will tell the companies that would like to provide contracts and services the need to adhere to these principles.”
Review and monitoring
Not defined
Dispute settlement and sanctions
Dispute settlement:
“Any difference arising from the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement will be examined jointly, for the purpose of making recommendations to the parties in conflict.”
Main topic
Fundamental labour rights,
Secondary topic(s)
child labour, forced labour, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, management neutral position, right to represent employees, health and safety, sustainability, non discrimination/equal opportunities, training, employment stability, minimum wage.