Participate in social dialogue

Social dialogue includes all types of negotiation and consultation between, or among, representatives of governments, employers and workers, on issues of common interest. The main goal of social dialogue itself is to promote consensus building and democratic involvement among the main stakeholders in the world of work. Successful social dialogue structures and processes have the potential to resolve important economic and social issues, encourage good governance, advance social and industrial stability, and boost economic progress.

The extent of national-level social dialogue within the chemicals industries and throughout sectors using chemicals varies from country to country. Nevertheless, employers and workers in the chemical industries, and governments, have recognized the importance of social dialogue to help create an enabling environment to ensure safe, healthy, decent and productive work. Social dialogue in the chemicals sector can increase profits by leading to greater productivity and enhanced worker satisfaction.