What is Collective Bargaining Coverage? Definition and Context
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EFRAG / ESRS S1
"The percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, representing key data on working conditions and employee relations."
GRI
"Disclosures regarding the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements to understand labor relations and freedom of association."
EcoVadis
"Social indicators evaluating labor policies, freedom of association, and employee representation within a company's workforce."
ExecutESG Consolidated Definition
Collective Bargaining Coverage
Collective bargaining coverage is a social disclosure metric that indicates the percentage of a company's total workforce whose employment contracts and working conditions (pay, working hours, safety rules) are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Core Components:
- CBAs negotiated with trade unions or worker representatives.
- Indicates strong social dialogue and employee representation.
SME Relevance & B2B Inbound Action:
A core disclosure under VSME B5. Log contract characteristics on the ExecutESG Workforce Dashboard to compile required social statistics for buyer compliance checks.
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