This innovative agreement is not a mere declaration of intent. It expresses a genuine commitment on the part of the signatories to improve standards of equal opportunities for men and women and for the professional integration of disabled people within all the structures of the Areva Group in Europe. The agreement identifies relevant indicators to assess progress achieved and lays the groundwork for the establishment of a follow-up committee in which European Works Council will play a central role. This agreement will need to be transposed to all the countries in which the Areva Group operates.

The EMF will monitor the transposition and implementation of the agreement in all relevant European countries. Following a mandate granted by its affiliated organisations, the EMF negotiated this innovative agreement which fully recognises the importance of European trade union organisations. Such an agreement constitutes a milestone for industrial relations in Europe.
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PRESS 35/2006

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