UN GLOBAL COMPACT · LABOUR
PRINCIPLE 3 / 10
Uphold freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Practical implementation guidance for responsible businesses, enterprises and organizations in Tanzania.
From commitment to business practice
Applying this principle requires leadership, appropriate policies, meaningful engagement and reliable evidence. The actions below are implementation guidance, not a claim that any organization has already achieved compliance.
Why this principle matters
Uphold freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Understanding relevant risks can help protect people and ecosystems, strengthen trust and improve organizational resilience over time.
Mainstream into your operations
Respect worker representation and constructive dialogue.
Provide non-retaliation safeguards and documented worker engagement.
Track credible progress
Suggested indicators: Worker engagement coverage; cases resolved.
Set a baseline, identify the accountable manager, record the reporting period and review evidence before communicating results publicly.
Long-term sustainability and growth
Responsible implementation may reduce disruption, improve workforce and customer confidence, strengthen procurement readiness and support access to responsible business partnerships. Benefits vary by sector and require measurement.
Review progress at management level and revise policies, investments and targets where results fall short.
Put Principle 3 into action
Engage your teams, establish targets and submit substantiated progress through your authorized Tanzania engagement account.