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Worker Involvement - Workplace Cooperation

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Each question below includes its SLCP/FSLM key and the related recommendation. In some cases, the same guidance applies to multiple IDs.

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Has the facility threatened, intimidated, harassed, punished, terminated or not renewed worker contracts due to their worker representative role or activities?

Erg-2--1

Are legally required workers' representatives (if any) elected and functioning in line with legal requirements?

wi-wor-2

Are workers' representatives in place, although there are no applicable legal requirements?

Wi-wor-24

Are bipartite committee(s) established and functioning in line with legal requirements?

wi-wor-4

Recommendations

  • Ensure that workers can freely form and join trade unions without fear of retaliation.
  • Adopt a zero-tolerance policy for any form of anti-union discrimination. 
  • Conduct regular audits with independent third-party observers to ensure compliance with international labor standards. 
  • Provide training for management on fair labor practices and labor rights. 
  • Develop strong grievance mechanisms that allow workers to report violations anonymously and without fear of retaliation.

 

Bangladesh: Does the facility have legally required qualified welfare officer/s?

Wi-wor-19

Were at least two-thirds of the meetings attended by 100 % of members?

wi-wor-23

Recommendations

  • Encourage voluntary worker participation in workplace decision-making by forming worker committees. 
  • Ensure that workers have access to unbiased grievance mechanisms. 
  • Establish a culture of open communication and periodic consultations between management and workers.
  •  Train workers on their rights and responsibilities, and conduct regular monitoring to improve compliance.