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Unions condemn TNT refusal to consult
27 July 2006
Union representatives who met with one of the “big four” logistics firms in The Hague in the Netherlands earlier this week have condemned the company for refusing to begin proper negotiations on the future of workers of its soon to be sold logistics division.
A joint ITF/Union Network International (UNI) delegation expressed disappointment that, days before a bidder was likely to be announced, TNT - which had responded to its invitation to meet informally - was not willing to discuss the future of its 36,000 employees whose jobs are "up for sale".
Despite being unopposed to the sale of TNT Logistics, the unions are clear in their support for workers affected by it. Workers are asking TNT to ensure that existing terms and conditions, collective bargaining and working arrangements are a condition of the sale to a new buyer.
Stuart Howard, ITF Assistant General Secretary said: “While we are extremely disappointed at the company’s attitude, it is still not too late for them to commit to these key issues. The people who work for TNT are being kept in the dark. Unions will mobilise to press for a just and transparent process of sale that protects workers’ rights and conditions of employment. This will include seeking an urgent dialogue with the preferred bidder when their identity becomes known.”
Unions from more than 20 countries, jointly coordinated by the ITF and UNI, have proposed a global Guarantee of Workers Rights to protect those whose jobs are up for sale.
More information:
http://www.itfglobal.org/campaigns/tntjustice.cfm
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