Many good reasons to join the AGV HessenChemie

Tariff Policy

• Pragmatic and flexible tariff policy
• Conclusion of regional labor contracts
• Participation in drawing up federal labor contracts
• Preparation, negotiation and implementation of the14 flexibilization instruments.

Social Policy

• Up-to-date information on human resource and social policy
• Advice on labor and social law issues
• Advice on conclusion of works agreements
• Advice on drafting of employment contracts and social plans
• Advice on implementation of chemical industry labor contracts for companies

Legal Advice and Representation Before Labor and Social Courts

• Legal advice from well-qualified lawyers tailored to individual needs, company-specific, without economic interest bias
• Classes in labor and social law for employees of member companies
• Advice on all industrial relations issues against the background of specific industry knowledge, economic development and chemical industry wage framework.

Vocational Training/Further Education

• Symposiums, seminars and events hosted by Erfa on all operational human resources issues
• Custom-tailored education program
• Representation of interests in the areas education, training and junior staff development
• Competent advice on all further education and human resources development issues

Information and Insight Sharing

• Incorporation into an extensive partner network
• Sharing of insights gained from company experience
• Extensive program of information events on current topics

Communications

• Supply of up-to-date information on Intranet accessible to members only and through circular letter service
• Representation of industry interests to media and public
• Seminars and individual advice on public relation issues

Association Bodies’ Activities

• New perspectives and insight sharing
• Opportunities to participate in and influence decisions
• Contact with important personalities and organizations

Regional Support

• Competent regional contacts through:
  • Northern Region Branch Office, Kassel
  • Southern Region Branch Office, Darmstadt
• Regional events
• Networking with regional and national contacts