On 25 November, Deutsche Post DHL (DP DHL) the UNI Global (services sector) and the ITF (transport sector) international trade union federations renewed, for a further period of two years, the OECD Protocol as advocated by the German National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinationals that dates back to June 2016. The German National Contact Point has previous experience of being called on several times by different subsidiaries within the DP group. This renewed protocol intends for regular meetings between the social partners and sets out a dispute resolution procedure geared to local-level resolution.
UNI General Secretary Christy Hoffman said, “The protocol makes clear that DHL will respect the OECD Guidelines and rights of workers to organize,” before adding, “DHL is one of the world’s largest employers and these commitments are essential for workers in those countries where the laws and practices don’t work to protect these rights.” In a statement from 06 December (here) the trade union federation emphasizes that thanks to this protocol, “DHL has opened the door to a better relationship b
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