An EWC to improve working conditions in Veolia Environment

The second meeting of the special negotiating body (SNB) took place 25-27 October. Participants discussed a proposal from management and prepared proposals. Issues considered were the objective of the agreement, scope, composition, issues to be discussed and the information and consultation rights of the EWC. The workers representatives expressed their objective that the EWC does assist in improving the working conditions of workers in Veolia. The proposals were discussion with representatives of management. The next meeting of the SNB will be in January 2005.