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Events and Deadlines
Mar. 30: Deadline to register for makeITFair Roundtable discussion.
May 7-11: EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Training Course in Seoul, Korea.
July 16-18: Summer Membership Meeting, Boston, MA.
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Submit Information
Submit articles to Brad Cameron
by 5 PM EDT on Fridays.
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Subscriptions
Contact Ben Bruno to add names to the distribution list.
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Board Report
The Board took the following action this week:
- New Member: Approved the membership application from Motorola Mobility, Inc.
- Code Vote Results: Received a report on the final re-vote for a code provision relating to conflict minerals.
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Motorola Mobility Joins EICC
Motorola Mobility, Inc. of Libertyville, IL joined EICC this week. The original equipment manufacturer will be represented in EICC by Chuck Eger, Senior Director, Global Regulatory & Issue Management.
Additional contacts at the company include Gloria Van Der Heiden, Corporate Vice President, and Tom Goodwin.
Welcome aboard!
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Winter Membership Meeting Notes
The EICC Winter Membership Meeting was hosted by Samsung in Seoul, Korea last week. A total of 88 members and guests registered for the meeting.
- Summary notes from the meeting are available here.
- Presentation slides from the meeting are available here.
- A member survey to offer feedback is available here.
The EICC Summer Membership Meeting will be held in Boston, MA July 16-18. Contact Ben Bruno for more information.
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Code Review Process
Results of the final vote on proposed changes to the EICC Code of Conduct were distributed to Primary Contacts on Feb. 15. Contact Erin Hussey for more information.
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Membership Compliance Program
Changes to the EICC Membership Compliance Program were ratified last week. 93% of voters supported the changes, and 68% of eligible members voted. Supporting documents are available in Sharepoint.
The changes will be in effect for 2012. Contact Carrie Hoffman for more information.
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Carbon and Water Reporting: Update
EICC will soon publish results of the 2011 carbon and water reporting program. Meanwhile, planning is underway for the 2012 cycle.
Members should expect an invitation in March to participate. BSR will manage the process.
The 2012 program will be based on the existing system. Changes are not expected due to the transition to an EICC-ON integrated version for 2013. Members who have used the system and have suggestions to improve the questionnaire or process should contact Arnie Bawden or Martin Gothberg.
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Health & Safety Training:
Two Sessions Available in 2012
EICC and GeSI will sponsor two training sessions in 2012 presented by Underwriters Laboratories Specialized Technology Resources (UL STR). One session will be held in Shenzhen and presented in Mandarin. EICC members may help determine the location for the second session by clicking here.
The L&CB work group seeks member companies or suppliers to host the 6-hour sessions in Q2 and Q3 of 2012. Host companies may send two personnel to the training session at no charge. There will be a nominal fee for attendance by those not associated with a host company. The training has been translated into Mandarin and Spanish, which allows it to be provided in multiple regions. Contact Jannie Bailey to host a session. |
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Worker-Management Communication Training
The Worker Management Communication Training course is almost ready for release to EICC and GeSI members and their suppliers. The "train the trainer" course will help member companies and their suppliers implement effective worker-management communication systems. It also will raise worker awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
EICC and GeSI will sponsor three training sessions in 2012 presented by INFACT. The LCB Work Group hopes to hold two Mandarin sessions in China (Shanghai and Shenzhen) and one in an English speaking country in Southeast Asia. The work group seeks member companies or suppliers to host a 2-½ day session in Q2, Q3, or Q4 this year. Host companies may send two personnel to the training session at no charge. There will be a nominal fee for attendance by those not associated with a host company.
Contact Jannie Bailey if you or one of your suppliers can host a session in 2012, or for more information. Contact INFACT Global Partners if your company is interested in using the training internally or with your suppliers.
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Governance Task Force Update
A Governance Task Force was formed in July 2011 to guide the governance review process. The process is intended to support the EICC mission and strategies, including to accommodate growth and expand engagement across the global supply chain. BSR has been retained as an independent third party to guide the process and provide recommendations. The task force will keep EICC members informed through the following:
- Weekly Bulletin: Weekly updates and access to the Governance Review Process document that outlines the process.
- Email: BSR will send emails about the process and opportunities for member input.
- Membership Meeting: BSR will present the Governance Review Process and information about a membership survey at the Winter Membership Meeting.
- Webinars: BSR will host two webinars (one for Europe/East Coast and one for Asia/West Coast).
Contact Sasha Radovich via email or at +1-415-984-3311 for more information. |
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Roundtable with makeITFair and Good Electronics: May 9-10
In 2009, EICC members participated in a roundtable discussion on supply chain issues by makeITfair and the GoodElectronics Network. The groups will host a follow-up session May 9-10 in Amsterdam.
The objective of the session is to find common ground between the electronics industry and civil society organizations on strategies to improve labor conditions in the global electronics supply chain. Social and environmental responsibility (SER) policies will also be discussed, as well as practices and recent initiatives by the industry.
Participation is available to interested companies, including suppliers, civil society organizations, and EU policy makers. Space is limited, so register by March 30. Contact Pauline Overeem at GoodElectronics for a program, registration form, and additional information. Contact Wendy Dittmer for information about participation by the EICC. |
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EICC-GeSI Audit Courses Available
The following EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor courses are open for registration:
- Singapore: March 19-23
- Taipei, Taiwan: April 16-20
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: May 14-18
Visit the Verite website for course descriptions and fee information. Fees include an online pre-study component and a five-day workshop. Payment can be made directly through the website. Other available courses include:
- Bangalore, India: June 11-15
- Bangkok: Aug. 13-17
- Shenzhen: Sept. 10-14 (Mandarin)
- US: Sep. 24-28
- Mexico: Oct. 15-19 (Spanish)
- Brazil: Nov. 5-9
- Shenzhen: Dec. 10-14 (Mandarin)
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EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Course
A new registration is open for an EICC-GeSI Labor & Ethics Course to be held in Seoul, Korea. The course will be offered May 7-11, 2012.
Visit the Verite website to register. |
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EICC-ON
The Tools Management Work Group released the revised Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) last week after testing updates in EICC-ON. The updates will address feedback from members, streamline the SAQ, correct errors in scoring, and add questions in response to new regulatory requirements in 2012.
Members who have already begun the SAQ will see most of their data retained after the update. The answer choices for some questions have been modified, and members will need to respond to these questions again. Most existing data will pre-populate the first time members access the questionnaire after the update.
Contact Grant Feichtinger for more information.
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Need Help?
Contact AMS staff at 202-962-0167
Programs: Brad Cameron
Operations: John Flatley
Member Services: Carrie Hoffman
Work Group Coordinator: Grant Feichtinger
Membership Assistant: Ben Bruno
Membership Compliance: Anne Vogel-Marr
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