Coalition for Human Rights at ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil agreed with a coalition of shareholders in April 2004 to take new steps to respect human and labor rights on a global basis in its workplaces and in the communities in which it does business.
In return for the coalition withdrawing a shareholder proposal at the May 2004 annual meeting of the company, ExxonMobil agreed to include in its 2004 Corporate Citizenship Report a statement of its intent to uphold the core labor standards set forth by the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles at Work. The company also agreed to institute a regular dialogue and information sharing process with the coalition.
The ILO Declaration includes the following principles: freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor, effective abolition of child labor, and elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
The coalition, which includes the United Steelworkers, is determined to hold ExxonMobil to its promises. It will meet with the company regularly and use this web site and other appropriate communication tools to report the company’s progress.
Go here to read the press release announcing the agreement with the company (in English).
Reports from Unions on Human and Labor Rights at ExxonMobil
Please let us know how ExxonMobil is doing. Is the company accepting labor rights in your workplace? Are there problems between the company and the community? Is the company trying to break the union? Has the company improved its behavior?
Whether things are getting better or worse with the company, we would like to receive your report. Reports once verified will be posted on this web site.
Send your reports here. Please include all your coordinates (contact information) with your report.
List of Coalition Members and Supporting Organizations
Boston Common Asset Management
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes
Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
Teachers' Retirement System of New York City
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
United Federation of Teachers (New York)