It is proposed that Alimentation Couche-Tard adopt a policy promoting respect of freedom of
association and collective bargaining as described under the following International Labour
Organization conventions:
-Convention concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise
(n° 87)
-Convention concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and to
Bargain Collectively (n° 98)
WHEREAS
-Under n° 87 (Article 2): “Workers and employers, without distinction whatsoever, shall
have the right to establish and, subject only to the rules of the organisation concerned, to
join organisations of their own choosing without previous authorisation “
-Under n° 98 (Article 1): “Workers shall enjoy adequate protection against acts of antiunion
discrimination in respect of their employment. Such protection shall apply more
particularly in respect of acts calculated to a) make the employment of a worker subject to
the condition that he shall not join a union or shall relinquish trade union membership; and
(b) cause the dismissal of or otherwise prejudice a worker by reason of union membership
or because of participation in union activities outside working hours or, with the consent of
the employer, within working hours “.
-These conventions have been sanctioned by 150 and 160 countries, respectively,
including Canada.
-Over 4,700 companies across 130 countries have undertaken to respect freedom of
association and collective bargaining under the United Nations Global Compact. The G8
and G20 have also recognized the Global Compact.
-A corporation’s whose practices do not comply with fundamental labour rights could
compromise its reputation and expose itself to legal actions leading to a potential loss of
current or future clients and to significant costs.
-Good labour conditions and relations foster quality customer service while attracting
quality workers and increasing personnel retention.
-Claims that Alimentation Couche-Tard has actually or allegedly hindered these rights are
detrimental to its reputation and financial performance. In the best interest of its
shareholders, the Company must clearly assert its commitment to the aforementioned
international conventions.