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Freedom of association and female labour issues have been set as priorities in new CSR guidance for the electronics sector set out by two NGOs.
CSR in the Global Electronics Supply Chain, published by the Dutch CSR Platform and the GoodElectronics industry network, makes recommendations against a backdrop of what it calls 'the failing effectiveness of corporate social responsibility'.
The document advises on CSR issues, including pollution, carbon emissions, retailing practices and procurement, but the focus is on the industry's 'social aspects'.
The report raises particular concerns about the absence of trade unions throughout the sector, and the consequences of this.
'Among the most pressing issues is the lack of freedom of association and collective bargaining,' the guide says. 'The lack of observance of these enabling rights has a huge impact on the labour rights situation of workers in the global electronics supply chain. Long working hours, forced overtime and low wages are no exception.'
The industry's influence on employment practices in the supply chain has so far been minimal, however. The guide recommends writing freedom of association and organization into supplier contracts, treating all unions in any one workplace as equal, and ensuring that production demands do not undermine collective bargaining agreements.
CSR in the Global Electronics Supply Chain, published by the Dutch CSR Platform and the GoodElectronics industry network, makes recommendations against a backdrop of what it calls 'the failing effectiveness of corporate social responsibility'.
The document advises on CSR issues, including pollution, carbon emissions, retailing practices and procurement, but the focus is on the industry's 'social aspects'.
The report raises particular concerns about the absence of trade unions throughout the sector, and the consequences of this.
'Among the most pressing issues is the lack of freedom of association and collective bargaining,' the guide says. 'The lack of observance of these enabling rights has a huge impact on the labour rights situation of workers in the global electronics supply chain. Long working hours, forced overtime and low wages are no exception.'
The industry's influence on employment practices in the supply chain has so far been minimal, however. The guide recommends writing freedom of association and organization into supplier contracts, treating all unions in any one workplace as equal, and ensuring that production demands do not undermine collective bargaining agreements.
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