PSI the global public services federation and the IndustriAll manufacturing federation have signed a Global Framework Agreement with the Italian energy company ENEL. The company is active in Italy, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain and several Latin American countries. The new GFA defines a set of guidelines aimed to establish global level social dialogue, which is regarded as the pre-eminent approach in dealing with issues affecting the interests of the business and employees. Among other instruments, the agreement foresees creation of a Global Works Council and three Multilateral Committees on health and safety, training and equal opportunities which will contribute to a proper social dialogue system representing all countries where the Group operates.
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