"Additional initiatives" [2005] ELECD 268; in Tully, Stephen (ed), "International Documents on Corporate Responsibility" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2005)

Book Title: International Documents on Corporate Responsibility

Editor(s): Tully, Stephen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN (hard cover): 9781843768197

Section: Chapter 45

Section Title: Additional initiatives

Number of pages: 3

Extract:

45. Additional initiatives

i. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions/International Trade
Secretariat: Basic Code of Labour Practice, 1997


Commentary: This Code was developed by the ICFTU/ITS Working Party on
Multinational Companies in consultation with trade union organisations and other
interested individuals or organisations prior to final adoption by the ICFTU Executive
Board (www.icftu.org). Its scope of application extends to the labour practices of
corporate contractors, subcontractors, principal suppliers, licensees and franchise
holders involved in producing and/or distributing goods or services. The Code is a
standard-form template enabling individual corporations to commit to freely chosen
employment, non-discrimination, avoiding child labour, respecting freedom of associ-
ation and the right to collective bargaining, paying living wages, non-excessive work-
ing hours, decent working conditions and appropriate employment relationships. The
Code contemplates inspections, record-keeping and losing business in the event of
violations. See also, ICFTU, `Charter of Trade Union Demands for the Legislative
Control of MNCs', ICFTU Doc D/1976/0403/13.




ii. US Department of Labour Apparel Industry Partnership: Workplace Code of
Conduct and Principles of Monitoring, 1997


Commentary: The AIP (www.itcilo.it/actrav/actrav-english/telearn/global/ilo/
guide/apparell.htm) aims to implement higher labour standards within supply chain
contractors. The Code of Conduct prohibits forced and child labour, harassment or
abuse and discrimination. Consistent with applicable local law, employers must
provide safe and healthy working environments, recognise freedom of association and
collective bargaining, pay minimum wages, require less than 48 ...