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Further to Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime (PGM)’s acquisition by Asahi, SABMIller EWC coordinated by EFFAT has written an official position to be sent to Asahi, AbinBev and SABMiller Central management. In its opinion SABMIller EWC sees the divestment as a possible positive development for the future of the PGM business and the entire workforce. At the same time it outlines its demands and expectations including:
A positive and constructive dialogue upon change of control with the EFFAT and national workers representative structures of the PGM business.
Asahi’s commitment to maintain and increase the current level of employment within the PGM businesses.
The establishment of the future Asahi’s EWC as soon as possible in consultation with the EFFAT.
The commitment to further discuss and negotiate with national workers representative structures the minimum standards included in the employee’ protection document agreed among AB InBev and Asahi.
A responsible behavior as employer and, as a minimum, fully respectful of national and European laws and regulations
On-going information and consultation about the transaction and future potential impacts on employees’ interests until change of control
According to art 25.9 of the UK takeover code, the EWC opinion also focused on the acquisition of SABMiller by AB InBev. The opinion expresses the strong concerns of the SABMiller European workforce with respect to the potential impact on employment especially in the production, support functions, headquarters, and hubs level. EFFAT is strongly committed to actions aimed at mitigating all negative impacts this transaction may entail.
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