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UNI Global Union and Geopost have expanded their 2017 global agreement with a new addendum, broadening Geopost's human rights responsibilities to include more workers, notably subcontractors. This addition introduces a commitment to limit subcontracting to a single tier, setting a new standard for responsible outsourcing in the industry.
Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, stated: “Geopost has expanded in recent years to become a truly global company, and UNI welcomes the extension of our 2017 agreement to meet some of the challenges which accompany this growth. With this addendum, we make clear that the commitments of our global agreement also apply to its many workers who are supplied through subcontractors. Our negotiations with Geopost have furthered our shared goal of advancing human rights throughout the company’s operations, with a firm focus on the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining for all workers.”
Yves Delmas, CEO of Geopost, remarked: “With the signature of this agreement, we are reaffirming our strategic ambition to become the international reference of sustainable delivery through our Employer of Choice and Partner of Choice programmes. We are committed to continuous social progress, which lays at the heart of our positioning and strategic differentiation, as we believe our employees and partners are our greatest assets and best ambassadors. This first addendum promotes our desire for continuous improvement and drives sustainable action for our employees, our partners and our customers.”
