Worker representation: A foundation for responsible workplaces

Freedom of association and collective bargaining are internationally recognised human rights. They are enshrined in the ILO's core conventions and form the foundation of decent work.

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Industrial relations in Turkey: solving workplace disputes by social dialogue

How ETI and its members reached out to all parties in a factory dispute in Turkey to build cooperation and trust.

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Beyond audit: checklist, indicators, Q&A

Considerations for briefing social auditors, compliance teams, trainers & workplace managers

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Communicating freedom of association & the right to organise

Considerations for briefing social auditors, compliance teams, trainers & workplace managers.

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Social dialogue and worker consultation

How social dialogue is used to build trust, establish common goals, and progress Decent Work (SDG8).

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Implementing freedom of association - a five step plan

A brief guide to implementing clause two of the ETI Base Code. Available in English, Bengali, Chinese, Tamil and Turkish.

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How collective bargaining in Brazil’s fruit sector has reduced the vulnerability of seasonal workers, and improved industrial relations

Empowering workers and employers to partner with unions has improved working conditions and industrial relations in Northeast Brazil’s fruit farms

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Risk to workers, ITUC 2019 report summary

Due diligence on risk to workers’ rights to freedom of association, collective bargaining and worker representation

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