On 11 May trade unions in the metal sector along with the Agoria (technology) employers body signed an agreement for resumption of work amid the coronavirus health crisis. As a complementary text to the Generic Reference Guide, which was published following social consultations at the end of April, the agreement aims to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in the workplace (c.f. article No. 11876). The agreement reasserts the importance of social dialogue and communication between the parties and emphasizes the necessity of involvement by workers and their representatives.
“Companies must consult each other regularly, preferably at least once a week, with existing consultation bodies (works councils, health and safety committees, and trade union delegations),” the agreement underlines. Where these bodies do not exist, direct worker participation is desired, and should consensus not be forthcoming then the labor inspectorate (Surveillance du Bien-être au Travail) can be called upon for intervention. Furthermore, all workers, especially new workers, temporary worke
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