Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour

This standard applies to organisations which rely on a hired workforce to supply Fairtrade certified products

Principles underlying this Standard

Management of the Fairtrade Premium. The Fairtrade Premium Committee, which includes workers representatives, is responsible for the management of the Fairtrade Premium in accordance with Fairtrade standards.

Freedom of association and collective bargaining. Workers have the right to join an independent union to collectively negotiate their working conditions.

Working conditions. Working conditions are equitable for all workers. Salaries must be equal or higher than the regional average or than the minimum wage in effect. Health and safety measures must be established in order to avoid work-related injuries.

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Product-specific standards

Additional Standards apply to organisations that employ hired labour to supply particular products and to the companies that trade with them. These work in combination with the main Standard for Hired Labour Organisations, and the Trader Standard which outlines the terms of trade.

 

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