In a concerted effort to bolster supply chain industrial relations, a mission to Bangladesh has focused on key areas such as collective bargaining, legally binding agreements, and effective dispute resolution.
Currently, an interim dispute resolution mechanism (DRM) operates for all non-health and safety complaints under a collaborative agreement. Health and safety issues are addressed separately. On May 29, representatives from various brands and trade unions gathered to discuss priorities for enhancing dispute resolution processes. The meeting emphasized the need for brands to actively safeguard workers’ rights, particularly regarding freedom of association and preventing the blacklisting of union-active workers.
An update was provided on a pilot project aimed at expanding the complaints mechanism, which has been approved to commence in Bangladesh under an international agreement. The focus remains on promoting sectoral bargaining and maintaining industry safety standards.
Leaders from the supply chain and garment industry in Bangladesh highlighted the importance of joint efforts in building and fire safety, occupational health and safety, and sectoral negotiations. These collaborative efforts aim to secure long-term benefits for workers across the textile, garment, leather, and shoe industries.
The mission concluded with a visit to a prominent company in Chattogram, where union leaders shared their success in reducing precarious employment through effective collective bargaining agreements.
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