‘Freedom of association in company supply chains: a practical guide’ was developed in recognition of a current lack of clear, practical guidance for companies tackling this issue in their global supply chains. It draws on our experience of supporting members with freedom of association and collective bargaining...ETI...said: “We recognise that companies often grapple with the practicalities of freedom of association in complex international supply chains. This guide provides concrete steps to help them uphold workers’ right to freely join or form trade unions, including establishing a policy, understanding local labour laws and setting up monitoring systems...The...UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights place clear expectations on companies to uphold human rights in their supply chains. This guide looks at how companies can meet these expectations from a freedom of association perspective...