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Events and Deadlines
Mar. 30: Deadline to register for makeITFair Roundtable discussion.
May 3: Health & Safety Training Course in Malaysia.
June 18-22: 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 EST 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 met via conference call with work group leaders this week and took the following action:
- Tools: Agreed to develop a timeline of VAP, EICC-ON, and other related tools developments. The timeline will be provided to members.
- MOU: Reviewed terms of a possible memorandum of understanding with a group to share audit protocols relating to air and water data. The Board will conduct a final review next week.
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Health & Safety Training:
Malaysia, May 3, 2012
The Learning & Capability Building Work Group has completed development of the EICC-GeSI Health and Safety (H&S) training course. The H&S task force will launch the course for EICC and GeSI members and their suppliers on May 3, 2012.
The course will help members and their suppliers understand the importance of health and safety programs to prevent accidents and protect workers. It will also help companies overcome challenges associated with implementing effective programs.
The six-hour course will be hosted by Dell Inc., in Malaysia. An agenda for the training will be available soon. Training will be provided in English by Underwriters Laboratories Specialized Technology Resources (ULSTR). It is intended for H&S professionals and facility managers, and is based on a "train the trainer" model. The course includes a Facilitator's Guide, Participant Manual, and Powerpoint slides.
More information:
- Location: Dell Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. Plot 76, Mukim 11 Bukit Tengah Industrial Park, Bukit Mertajam Penang, Malaysia.
- Click here to register: Attendance is limited to two persons per company. The deadline to register is April 20, 2012. Your seat will not be confirmed until payment is received.
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EICC Governance Task Force: Update
The EICC Governance Task Force is working with BSR to fine-tune focus related to its work on governance, accountability and administration. The task force is also organizing benchmark activities, and creating a member survey. Communication about the survey will be provided to primary representatives next week.
The survey will help the task force understand member views on the three pillars of work (governance, accountability and administration). Members are encouraged to provide candid and detailed feedback to ensure their views are fully expressed before the next phase of the process begins.
Progress updates will be provided through the Bulletin, e-mails, and member meetings. Members can provide feedback and express support or concerns at any time. Diorect comments and questions to Deborah Albers at Dell or Tim Mohin at AMD.
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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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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:
- Taipei: April 16-20
- Kuala Lumpur: 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: June 11-15
- Seoul: June 18-22
- 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-ON
A revised Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is available and has been tested in EICC-ON. The updates 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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