Anversa, 23 settembre 2009
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International Committee for Boycotting Chiquita
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pubblicato all'articolo risposta www.boicottchiquita.blogspot.com entries showing up - totally unfounded - about the role of Chiquita in the recent political upheavals in Honduras. I want to be clear and direct: Chiquita had no role in these events.
Respect for local laws, institutions and communities is the foundation of our social responsibility policy. It is an essential part of our commitment to the highest standards in the legal, ethical, environmental and social issues. I can assure you that we intend to honor this commitment to fully and consistently, and we followed this principle in connection with the recent political conflicts in Honduras. During
the last two months, we have been in close contact with our employees in Honduras, with the leaders of the local union IUF SITRATERCO and from whom we have clarified our policy of non-intervention in local political disputes.
Chiquita was the first multinational - still the only American - to have signed a framework agreement in 2001 with IUF (International Union of Foodworkers) and COLSIBA (Coordinadora de Bananeros Unions), which guarantees to all employees on the plantations banana compliance with international agreements' ILO. Since 2004, moreover, all divisions of agricultural property in Latin America are certified to SA8000, the voluntary standard reference work on if based che sulle convenzioni dell'ILO (International Labor Organization), the Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti dell'Uomo e la Dichiarazione delle Nazioni Unite sui Diritti of Fanciullo. Non
per qualsiasi contattarci esitate to further chiarimento. Saluti Cordiali
George Jaksch
Senior Director Corporate Responsibility and Public Affairs Chiquita Brands International
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