This ETI guide provides practical help to companies in identifying and understanding the impacts of their operations on the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining...In addition to showing how companies can establish a practical framework for monitoring and protecting these rights, the guide suggests ways to improve the situation of workers in the supply chain by supporting their right to set up and join unions and to negotiate collectively with employers...The guide covers the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining; what constitutes a trade union; the ILO Core Conventions; how companies can drive change in their supply chains; and challenges to freedom of association.