The international framework agreement by Sodexo CEO Michel Landel and IUF General Secretary Ron Oswald is the first of its kind in the industry. The agreement provides for a continual and progressive dialogue between Sodexo management, Sodexo employee representatives and the IUF.
Sodexo CEO Michel Landel, said: “The IUF is a leading voice for workers’ rights around the globe. We are pleased to have reached this agreement with the IUF, because we believe that a constructive social dialogue is one of the primary means toward progress for our employees and also because it represents a first in our industry.”
IUF general secretary, Oswald, said: “This agreement provides a concrete tool to help ensure that Sodexo workers across the world have access to their fundamental rights. Sodexo’s commitment to respect these rights is evident at the highest level of corporate management. With this agreement and the mutual engagement it guarantees we will be able to assure that Sodexo’s commitment to a culture of respect for human rights will be reinforced wherever the company operates.”
Source: Sodexo
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