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Successful wage negotiations conducted by DHL Employees’ Union in Chennai



DHL Senior Management have been asked some tough questions by ITF/UNI on working conditions for their members in India. However, there are signs that the local DHL Management are preparing to work with unions, following the DHL Employees’ union in Chennai successful negotiations with local DHL Management representatives, resulting in an improved Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The improvements in terms and working conditions negotiated by the union have resulted in total increases of some 12% for their members who are employed in S3 and S4 categories. The new agreement came into force on 1st January 2010 and will expire on 31st December 2012.



Among other benefits, the DHL Employees’ Union has successfully negotiated the introduction of an attendance allowance, as well as substantial increases to the amount DHL pays for the reimbursement of educational expenses for employees’ children. Enhancements have also been negotiated for basic wages and expenses and in other areas within the CBA.