Clariane Renews European Works Council Agreement for Four Years
Clariane has announced the four-year renewal of the agreement governing its European Company Works Council (ECWC), unanimously adopted by its members and supported by the European Trade Union Federation EPSU. This renewal demonstrates the group's commitment to structured social dialogue across its six countries of operation.
A Unique Committee in the Sector
Clariane remains the only group in its sector to have a European social dialogue body, established in 2022 following the transformation of Korian into a European company. The ECWC brings together employee representatives from the six countries where the group operates.
This unique positioning reflects the group's legal structure, which chose the status of a European company to harmonize its social practices on a continental scale.
Completed Projects and New Initiatives
The first mandate of the ECWC allowed the continuation of work initiated since 2020, including: negotiation of a common framework for social dialogue, enhancement of managerial skills (68% of managers currently trained, with a target of 95% by 2026), development of a European guide for absenteeism prevention, signing of an agreement on the prevention of workplace accidents and health support, and the adoption of a charter for carbon emission reduction.
The new agreement will allow these efforts to continue and to launch new projects, notably the development of a European protocol for integration in health and safety at work and the creation of a joint working group dedicated to artificial intelligence and its organizational impacts.
Continued Commitment to Employee Well-being
The renewal of the ECWC agreement underscores Clariane's ongoing dedication to the well-being and professional development of its employees across Europe. The company aims to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
