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Global Framework Agreements

Global Framework Agreements (GFAs) serve to protect the interests of workers across a multinational company’s operations.

Global Framework Agreements are negotiated on a global level between trade unions and a multinational company. They put in place the very best standards of trade union rights, health, safety and environmental practices, and quality of work principles across a company's global operations, regardless of whether those standards exist in an individual country.

IndustriALL prioritizes establishing, monitoring and improving GFAs with multinational companies.

Current agreements
IndustriALL has existing GFAs with the following multinational corporations. Click on each company to view more information and the agreement text.

Aker, ASOS, BMW, Bosch, Daimler, EADS, EDF, Electrolux, Enel, Engie (GDF Suez), Eni, Esprit, Essity, Equinor, Ford, Gamesa, GEA, H&M, Inditex, Leoni, Lukoil, MAN, Mann + Hummel, Mizuno, Norsk Hydro, Norske Skog, Petrobras, Prym, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Rheinmetall, Röchling, Saab, Safran, SCA, Siemens, Solvay, SKF, Stora Enso, Tchibo, Total, ThyssenKrupp, Umicore, Vallourec, Volkswagen, ZF

IndustriALL also has global agreements with multinational corporations covering specific key topics across these corporations’ operations. These include our global health and safety agreement with ArcelorMittal and our global agreement on sexual harassment with Unilever.

Checklists for Global Framework Agreements

IndustriALL Global Union’s Checklist for Affiliated Organizations for Implementation and Monitoring of GFAs

IndustriALL Global Union’s Checklist for the Secretariat for Implementation and Monitoring of GFAs

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Charter of Solidarity

Improving the H&M Global Framework Agreement together

10 June 2024 at 10:30

On 3-4 June, the National Monitoring Committees (NMCs) of the global framework agreement (GFA) between H&M, IndustriALL, and IF Metall gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to reinforce their commitment to building relationships, fostering trust among the signatories, and ensuring the continuous improvement of the GFA.

IndustriALL and Aker renew global framework agreement

25 August 2023 at 12:34

IndustriALL and Norwegian portfolio company Aker ASA renewed their global framework agreement in Oslo on 24 August, extending the company’s responsibility for its workers along the supply chain.

Human rights due diligence is key to protecting workers

14 June 2023 at 10:18

Human rights due diligence is essential for protecting and promoting workers' rights. It requires companies take real steps to identify, prevent, and address any adverse human rights impacts resulting from their operations.

IndustriALL’s Executive Committee strategizes for global challenges

17 November 2022 at 13:50

IndustriALL held its first physical Executive Committee since the Covid-outbreak in Geneva on 15-16 November. The crucial role of unions in supply chains, due diligence and global solidarity were the subject of engaging discussions.

IndustriALL forms gender equality task force

9 November 2022 at 13:33

IndustriALL and affiliates gathered online for a women’s committee meeting on 26 and 27 October. A key focus of the meeting was the approval of the composition of IndustriALL’s gender equality task force. Confirmation of twelve gender task force members completes an establishment of a new IndustriALL body. Its first task will be to develop a policy aiming at ending with GBVH, sexism and misogyny in industries and trade unions.

Improving social dialogue at TK Elevator

15 June 2022 at 07:33

Over 60 trade unionists, works councils and shop stewards from TK Elevator’s operations worldwide met online on 9-10 June to discuss social dialogue and the future of social relations in the company.

Organizing Madagascar’s textile and garment industries

23 May 2022 at 06:53

Under the theme - union organizing dynamics in the textile, garment, shoe, and leather industries in Madagascar - the unions that organize in the sectors met in Antananarivo 16-17 May to discuss how to sustain and build union power in a post-Covid economy.

ENGIE renews agreement with three global unions

20 January 2022 at 10:00

The French multinational utilities giant ENGIE today renewed a global framework agreement (GFA) with the global union federations IndustriALL, BWI, and PSI, as well as with the representative French trade unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT and FO).

IndustriALL and PSI renew global agreement with EDF

10 December 2021 at 12:23

On 29 November 2021, the two global union federations, IndustriALL Global Union and Public Services International, signed a two-year extension of the global framework agreement (GFA) with the French energy multinational EDF. The GFA is now valid until July 2024.

IndustriALL and Daimler sign innovative global agreement

1 September 2021 at 13:23

IndustriALL Global Union has renewed a global agreement on social responsibility and human rights with German auto giant Daimler, promoting universal labour rights and a transnational approach to the representation of employee interests.

IndustriALL and Anglo American set framework for global dialogue

10 May 2021 at 17:23

In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed today with the support of the global union network, IndustriALL and Anglo American commit to sound industrial relations across Anglo American’s global operations.

IndustriALL and Renault sign first global agreement on telework in the industry

29 April 2021 at 11:41

IndustriALL and French car manufacturer Renault signed an important addendum to the global framework agreement from 2019, specifying conditions for remote work in a rapidly changing world of work.

Building union power at Stellantis, Morocco

24 March 2021 at 16:57

With solid support from IndustriALL, Union Marocaine du Travail (UMT), has succeeded in organizing the Stellantis, former Peugeot Citroën (PSA), factory in Kenitra.

IndustriALL and ASOS join forces for the recovery of the global garment industry

23 February 2021 at 11:36

IndustriALL and online fashion retailer ASOS are renewing their commitment to work together, alongside relevant global and national stakeholders, to support the economic and social recovery of the global garment industry through the Covid-19 crisis.

Union wins reinstatement of 1,257 workers in India

8 February 2021 at 15:40

After an eight-month struggle and international solidarity campaign, the Garment and Textile Workers’ Union (GATWU) has signed an agreement with H&M supplier Gokaldas Exports that recognizes the union and reinstates all the 1,257 workers – mostly women - who were fired.

IndustriALL signs framework agreement with TK Elevator

20 January 2021 at 15:56

IndustriALL signs a new framework agreement with TK Elevator, the company created as a spin-off from the German multi-industrial multinational group thyssenkrupp.

Turkish unions unite to build power in auto industry

14 December 2020 at 17:41

A workshop on 8-9 December brought together participants from IndustriALL’s three Turkish affiliates in the metal sector, Türk Metal, Özçelik-İş and Birleşik metal-İş, as well as from the US, France, Italy and Germany, to discuss using global framework agreements and other international instruments as tools for organizing.

Developing a global trade union battery supply chain strategy

20 November 2020 at 13:48

Battery production will be one of the fastest growing industrial activities in the years to come. Due diligence and opportunities for organizing along the complex supply chain were discussed at a webinar bringing together unions, experts as well as industrial directors.

IndustriALL renews GFA with Mizuno

2 November 2020 at 16:24

On 1 October, IndustriALL Global Union and Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company Mizuno, renewed the global framework agreement which had first been signed in 2011. Japanese unions UA Zensen and Mizuno Workers’ Union, Japan, are also signatories.

Mizuno

13 October 2020 at 15:40

The first Japanese multinational to sign a Global Framework Agreement with IndustriALL.

South Asia unions prioritize social protection, health and workers’ rights

9 September 2020 at 14:25

In a series of meetings, IndustriALL’s South Asia affiliates described the devastating impact of Covid-19, health and safety challenges and renewed attacks on workers’ rights. Their response to overcome the crisis is universal social protection, defending workers’ rights and unity.

Global unions welcome ENGIE’s commitment to cover Covid-19 related health care and social security for employees

29 April 2020 at 12:17

Global unions IndustriALL, Public Services International (PSI) and Building and Wood Workers International (BWI) welcome and support the programme launched by energy multinational ENGIE Group. The global unions recognize ENGIE’s acknowledgement of the key role trade unions and social dialogue play in the current crisis to ensure the long-term sustainability of the company and the health, safety and well-being of its employees.

40 Brazilian companies call for a no-layoffs pledge

9 April 2020 at 09:46

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, 40 Brazilian companies are calling on other companies not to lay off workers until at least the end of May.

Using global framework agreements to organize

31 January 2020 at 11:51

Over a two-year period IndustriALL affiliates in Turkey and Bangladesh have successfully organized more than 50 supplier factories as part of a programme to effectively implement global framework agreements.

IndustriALL and Michelin sign agreement for global works council

28 January 2020 at 15:56

On 27 January, IndustriALL and Michelin signed an agreement to set up the Michelin Global Works Council. The new council, representing the Group's workers, will draw heavily on the work, methods and positive outcomes of the Michelin European Works Council (MEWC).

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