Labor / management relations
LA4-5
At present, 63% (63) of the Group's production workforce is represented by an independent trade union or covered by collective bargaining agreements and 46 of 57 manufacturing units report that they have one or more trade unions.
Freedom of Association
Electrolux has signed an accord with union representatives on the Group’s commitment to high international labor standards. The International Framework Agreement was signed jointly by Electrolux and Swedish trade unions IF Metall, Unionen and the International Metalworkers Union (IMF) in 2010. The agreement is based on the Group’s CoC requirements and includes provisions to protect the rights of every employee to join trade unions of their choosing.
LA 2 and 4: Rate of employee turnover and collective bargaining
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2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
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| Total emplyees - Male 1) | 33,195 | 41,053 |
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27,997 | 32,955 |
| Total employees - Female 1) | 16,800 | 18,425 |
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15,404 | 17,678 |
| Employee turnover - All employees (%) 1) | 14% | 12% | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Employee turnover - Male (%) 1) | 16% | 12% | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Employee turnover - Female (%) 1) | 12% | 12% | 15% | 12% |
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| LA4 Employees covered by collective bargaining (%) 2) | 63% | 63% | 68% | 69% | 76% |
2) Employees at production facilities covered by collective bargaining agreement. 26,889 of 42,357 employees at 57 production facilities were covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Labor relations in Thailand
In 2013, a labor conflict was ongoing at the facility in Rayong, Thailand. Representatives from both the Swedish branch of IF Metall and company headquarters visited the site to support its resolution. Since then, Electrolux has conducted an employee survey (EES), rolled out the Ethics Helpline locally, held elections for a new employee committee and conducted a Code of Conduct audit. The overall outcomes of these activities have been positive and indicate a high level of satisfaction in the workforce in Rayong.
Power to the people
Employee empowerment lies at the core of plant operations at Electrolux in Mexico. Under the banners communication and education, Juarez Mexico is a model for other Group facilities facing the challenge of operating in markets criticized for restricted freedom of association and stagnating wages.
CEO Statement
In 2013 we continued to deliver above our growth target and delivered 4.5% in organic sales growth.
CEO Statement
I'm convinced that raising product efficiency for the growing middle class is where long-term shareholder value creation lies.
Our products
Electrolux is the only appliance manufacturer in the industry to offer complete solutions for both consumers and professionals. The focus is on innovative and energy-efficient products in the premium segments.
Sustainability
Achieving the Group's vision of sustainability leadership is crucial to realizing the business strategy. The objective is to develop smarter, more accessible, resource-efficient solutions that meet people's needs and improve their lives. Read the comprehensive sustainability performance review.
Awards & recognition
Financial Reporting
Net sales for the Electrolux Group in 2013 amounted to SEK 109,151m, as against SEK 109,994m in the previous year. The organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had an impact of -5.3%.
