What is Framework Agreement

- It is an International Agreement between the Multinational/Transnational Enterprise and the Global Union Federation

Content of the FWA

• For Danone

- Training (cost subsidized)

- Consultation in advance regarding

changes

- recognition of trade union rights

• For Chiquita - Acknowledgement of the fundamental

rights of the workers - respecting the ILO Core Conventions - Publication of the agreement to all

companies - Respect to local laws and regulations - Applies to all suppliers and sub-

contractors

Why does FWA have this content

• Anticipating progressive changes in the enterprises, GUF and other trade unions draws out an agreement in advance in order to safeguard the interest of workers who are employed by MNEs (Globalization)

• To promote good relationship between the MNEs and the common public