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IKEA's development confirms the growing globalisation and trade in manufactured goods.
For a number of years the company has operated an internal Code of Conduct on ethical
and social conditions in its relations with contractors all over the world.
The IFBWW and IKEA have each built up international experience over the years and are
agreed on the advantages of long-term, stable rules of conduct for all parties in both
producer and purchaser countries, which may also provide standards for industries other
than the wood industry.
The Code of Conduct which is attached in Appendix 1, signifies that IKEA is demanding of
its contractors that their employees have conditions of employment which do at least fulfil
the requirements of their national legislation. The suppliers must respect those ILO
Conventions and Recommendations which apply to their business. It means that child
labour is not acceptable and that the workers are free to join trade unions and take part in
free collective bargaining.
A similar Code of Conduct also applies to manufacturing companies owned by IKEA. The
Code of Conduct in Appendix 1 will be available at all work-places in the appropriate
languages.
A Monitoring Group will be appointed with two members from IKEA and two members
from the IFBWW. The Monitoring Group will meet at least twice a year, and the parties
shall provide relevant information in order to carry out its mandate. The group shall aim to
hold its meetings at suppliers' premises.
If suppliers do not observe the Code of Conduct as in Appendix 1, the Monitoring Group
will review the matter and propose appropriate measures. However, it is always IKEA's
responsibility to regulate conditions of collaboration with its suppliers.
Appendix 1 to the Agreement between IKEA and the International Federation of Building
and Wood Workers, IFBWW:
2. No discrimination in employment
There will be equal opportunities and equal treatment regardless of race, colour,
gender, creed, political views, nationality, social background or any other special
characteristics (ILO Conventions nos. 100 and 111).
Child labour must not occur. Only workers aged 15 and over, or over the age of
compulsory education if higher, may be employed (ILO Convention no. 138).
Exceptions to this rule may only be made if national legislation provides otherwise.
The right of all workers to form and belong to trade unions shall be recognised (ILO
Conventions nos. 87 and 98). Workers' representatives may not be discriminated
against and must have access to all the work-places necessary to exercise their
functions as trade unions representatives (ILO Convention 135 and
Recommendation 143). Employers shall adopt positive views of the activities of
trade unions and an open attitude to their organising activities.
Wages and conditions of work must fulfil at least the requirements laid down in
national agreements or national legislation. Unless wage deductions are permitted
by national legislation they may not be made without express permission of the
workers concerned. All workers must be given written, understandable information
in their own language about wages before taking up their work, and the details of
their wages in writing on each occasion that wages are paid.
Working time should follow the appropriate legislation or national agreements for
each trade.
Working environments must be safe, hygienic and the best health and safety
conditions must be promoted considering current knowledge of the trade and any
special hazards. Physical abuse, the threat of physical abuse, unusual penalties or
punishments, sexual or other forms of harassment and threats by the employer shall
be strictly forbidden.
Under the terms of this agreement IKEA will demand of its suppliers that their
workers enjoy working conditions which at least comply with national legislation or
national agreements. Suppliers must, furthermore, respect any relevant ILO
Conventions and Recommendations relating to their operations. This means, for
example, that no child labour can be tolerated and that workers have unrestricted
rights to join trade unions and to free collective bargaining. These rules already
apply at manufacturing companies owned by IKEA.