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Forum: Freedom of association

"How does a company respect the right to freedom of association in its operations and supply chain when its operations, business partners or suppliers are based in countries where such rights are heavily restricted in law and/or practice?"

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  1. Trade union rights and the informal sector

    Joining or leading a trade union in certain countries may be a highly dangerous undertaking. In Colombia, for instance, over 2,800 trade unionists...

    Started by Lockerz, 01-10-2011 04:05 PM
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    01-10-2011 04:05 PM Go to last post
  2. Developing vs developed countries: can companies ever forgo voluntary standards?

    Last month, HRW issued a report criticizing European companies for not abiding by international standards regarding freedom of association...

    Started by tlcvan, 07-11-2010 12:00 PM
    authoritarian regime, china, competitive advantage, developing countries, labour standards, trade unions
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    16-02-2011 04:50 PM Go to last post
  3. Can you respect a right that is restricted in local law?

    Where the right to associate freely is restricted by law, how - and to what degree - can a responsible company continue operating or sourcing from...

    Started by Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum, 18-06-2010 04:54 PM
    china, domestic law, grievance mechanisms, social dialogue, stakeholder engagement, trade unions
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    06-02-2011 08:14 PM Go to last post
  4. Political Economy and Freedom of Association (and other Human Rights)

    Human rights advocates will probably not be able to respond to the need for TNC accountability, nor to other human rights challenges posed by...

    Started by Koldo Casla, 24-01-2011 05:19 PM
    globalisation, neoliberalism, political economy
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    24-01-2011 05:19 PM Go to last post
  5. The role of reporting in promoting freedom of association in company supply chains

    In many cases, this will be a matter of promoting transparency within the supply chain. A key means of doing this is through sustainability...

    Started by AMCF, 07-07-2010 01:02 PM
    supply chain, sustainability reporting
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    07-07-2010 01:02 PM Go to last post

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