Sources: ICESCR, Art. 7; ICCPR, Art. 22; ILO, No. 87 and No. 98; HRIB 2.6; FLA VI.FOA.1, VI.FOA.3 and VI.FOA.4; SA8000; GRI 407-1; SA8000 IV.4

The company respects the right of all workers to form and join a trade union of their choice (or equivalent worker bodies where the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law) and to bargain collectively. In addition, it provides workers’ representatives with appropriate facilities to assist in the development of effective collective bargaining agreement(s). The company also prohibits intimidation, harassment, retaliation and violence against trade union members and trade union representatives.