EADS NV and the EADS European Works Council in association with the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) have signed today an international agreement providing a framework for the respect of social rights wherever the group operates, thus reaffirming their joint belief in corporate social responsibility.
This agreement emphasizes EADS’ will to grow its economic success worldwide in respect of common principles and standards laid down by the ILO conventions, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Global Compact in terms of human rights, equal opportunities, banning child labour, industrial dialogue, protection of the environment and other measures relating to good working conditions.
Jussi Itavuori, Executive Vice President Human Resources, declares ‘I am proud of this agreement. It is another milestone in the application of an innovating social policy within the group. It is also an outstanding demonstration of the quality of our dialogue with employees’ representatives’
Peter Zimmermann, Chairman of the European Works Council to add ‘This is another achievement of the European Works Council and it is the proof that a social Europe can exist. It is our will to pursue the implementation of this agreement to contribute in the development of a strong framework for social rights at a European and international scale.’
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2004, EADS generated revenues of € 31.8 billion and employed a workforce of about 110,000. The EADS Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world's largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and the joint venture MBDA, the international leader in missile systems. EADS is the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium, is the prime contractor for the Ariane launcher, develops the A400M military transport aircraft and is the largest industrial partner for the European satellite navigation system Galileo.
