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The German logistics giant says it will not use lie detector tests in Germany but will continue to use them in other countries around the world where it’s legally permissible.



“We want DHL to set a global standard for worker rights that gives the high level of respect afforded to German workers to every DHL worker around the world,” said Neil Anderson, Head of UNI Post & Logistics. “The lie detector tests are being used in various countries to intimidate trade union activists and to stop union activity and we want the company to sign a global agreement that ensures it will set a high standard for union and human rights at all its worksites.”



The test is seen as a breach of human rights in Germany, where it is illegal. UNI believes that the company should hold itself to the German standard on human rights wherever it operates around the world and discontinue the use of lie detector tests as an intimidation tool even where it is considered legal.



UNI is working with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to sign a global agreement with DHL that would ensure all DHL around the world have the same level of human rights on the job as their German colleagues.



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