Violations of workers' rights at IBM Bulgaria
Joint letter to IBM management from EMF, IMF and UNI Global Union
The three federations have been contacted by the affiliated organisation NFTINI Podkrepa with regard to serious violations of the freedrom of association, an internationally recognized basic right of all workers.
EMF, IMF and UNI are deeply concerned that IBM is putting pressure on workers and trade union officials within the company after learning about the trade union organisation in the factory.
EMF, IMF and UNI support their Bulgarian colleagues and strongly oppose any kind of intimidation of workers involved in trade union activities.
The trade union founded within IBM Bulgaria complies with local legislation and is recognized by the appropriate public administration. It is therefore entitled to recognition by IBM’s Bulgarian management.
We urge you to do everything in your power to assure the respect of internationally recognized workers' rights to join and form trade unions and the right to collectively bargain at IBM in Bulgaria. EMF, IMF and UNI demand in particular that IBM Bulgaria apply IBM’s internal regulations stipulating the strict application of local legislation, as put forward in the Corporate Guidelines of IBM Corp.
For more information, please contact Wolf Jacklein, EMF Policy Adviser
Up-date: IBM management ignores instruction from Labour Inspector
Following the joint EMF, IMF and UNI letter to IBM management in July concerning violations of labour rights at the global delivery centre (GDC) at IBM in Sofia, Bulgaria, here is a summary of present activities.
