On 23 September 2016, Verallia, a world leader in glass packaging and former Saint Gobain subsidiary (sold in 2015), concluded an agreement (subject to French law) that institutes a European Works Council. The agreement recognizes a central role for the select committee with regard to European social dialogue and in particular with regard to the information/consultation procedure.
Five members from four countries will sit on the select committee, which will ordinarily meet three times a year and which will also meet under extraordinary circumstances. These meetings will be preceded by preparatory meetings and potentially followed by review meetings. The committee’s missions are clearly set out including ensuring that social dialogue with central management occurs according to a set schedule, ensuring coordination between the committee’s employee representatives and maint
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