Mondelez

Mondelez Tunisia union confirms leadership commitment to struggle for rights

08.11.13 News

The branch union of the FGAT-UGTT at the Mondelez SOTUBI joint-venture biscuit factory in Tunis, reaffirmed their commitment to struggle for the rights of all Mondelez/SOTUBI workers at an extraordinary congress on October 27 convened at the request of the workers. Congress elected a 7-member leadership team which includes 4 members of the executive which was dissolved under management pressure in 2012 following the suspension of a workplace representative and the Assistant General Secretary and the dismissal of General Secretary Zied Naloufi.

Mondelez rejects US government offer to mediate disputes over allegations of human rights abuses

30.10.13 News

Mondelez has refused a US government offer of mediation to resolve disputes with the IUF over anti-union practices in Egypt and Tunisia which the IUF claims violate the OECD’s Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises.

Mondelez turns a blind eye to human rights while 'smart shelf' technology watches consumers

23.10.13 News

Mondelez can't seem to catch abusive human rights practices in its own operations but is preparing to photograph shoppers on their way to the checkout counter  to deliver targeted advertising to stimulate impulse buying. "Smart shelf" technology will stream massive quantities of data back to Mondelez headquarters but the company is not equipped to gather and evaluate relevant information based on international human rights standards.

Justice delayed - Mondelez Egypt lawyers appeal and delay sacked union leaders' legal hearings, cut off medical benefits

24.09.13 News

In response to allegations of human rights abuses and union-busting in Egypt, Mondelez has publicly stated  that the cases of the five dismissed Cadbury Alexandria union leaders are in the courts and they are "awaiting the Tribunal's decision". At the Tribunal, however, where the company is seeking legal sanction for their dismissals, the court has decided in favour of one of the dismissed union leaders. So company lawyers have appealed the decision, and are working hard to delay procedures in the other four cases.

Press Conference in Cairo features Cadbury 5 Campaign, calls on Government to "Do your duty"

18.09.13 News

A press conference highlighting the struggles of Egyptian workers punished for exercising their rights took place at the Press Club in Cairo on 14 September 2013.

To seduce investors, war on workers - 'wrecking ball' for older sites

10.09.13 News

Two recent announcements by Mondelez are the latest episodes in the company's ongoing efforts to seduce investors with increased share buybacks and bigger dividends and squeeze workers by generating uncertainty and fear through closures, cutbacks and increased competition.

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Mondelez squeezes suppliers by extending payment to 120 days - who's next?

27.08.13 News

As of July, major suppliers to Mondelez must wait a staggering 120 days for payment. An August 15 article in Fortune (A snack maker's unsavory business practices, available online to subscribers), calls the move "a  stunning example of one-upmanship."

Tunisian union demands reinstatement of dismissed Mondelez union leader

15.08.13 Feature

Strange things happen at the SOTUBI factory in Tunis, Tunisia's largest manufacturer of biscuits of which Mondelez owns 49%. In January 2011, with the country in a state of insurrection, workers took responsibility for protecting the factory, their source of livelihood.

Worldwide action in IUF Mondelez campaign

23.07.13 News

Since March this year, workers employed by Mondelez around the world have campaigned for the company to respect human rights and meet with the IUF.

AMWU members in Australia demand that Mondelez respects human rights

22.07.13 News

AMWU members employed by Mondelez at the company facilities at Ringwood and Scoresby in Victoria, Australia, were shocked to hear a report from their union about company actions in Egypt, Tunisia and Pakistan.

Lebanon union takes Mondelez to arbitration over closure compensation

18.07.13 News

When the Cadbury Adams union members employed by Mondelez in Lebanon were abruptly told their chewing gum factory was to close and the jobs were being moved to Egypt where labour costs were lower and the company had smashed the union, they were shocked at the Company deceit.

Financial Times investigation of Cadbury reveals complex layers of tax-avoidance-now it's time for a closer look at Mondelez and subsidizing debt

23.06.13 Editorial

The UK Financial Times on June 21 reported on the results of an extensive investigation into the use of complex tax avoidance schemes by Cadbury prior to its 2010 takeover by the then Kraft Foods Inc., now the "global snacks powerhouse" Mondelez. The investigation uncovered a variety of schemes beyond the now familiar use of tax havens.

Mondelez Pakistan worker dead following 24-hour shift, denial of medical benefits

19.06.13 News

A worker at the Mondelez factory in Hub, Baluchistan has died of injuries suffered while he was preparing to return home after having worked consecutive 12-hour shifts. Muhammad Zohaib, 19 years old, suffered fatal injuries while preparing to go home on June 5.

Franco-Egyptian Mondelez Union Solidarity

05.06.13 News

FGA-CFDT union activists at Mondelez in France showed their support for and solidarity with Egyptian activists at Mondelez at a meeting in Paris on May 28.

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