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Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
The agreement covers about 4,800 workers and extends beyond typical EU and British protections, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
- Unilever agreed to protect employment terms for workers in its European and British food business for two years after its $65 billion merger with McCormick closes in mid-2027, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
- The European Works Council, representing nearly 20,000 employees, secured this commitment after warning that merger uncertainty could trigger industrial action due to potential job losses.
- Covering 4,800 food business employees, the guarantee exceeds the one-year statutory minimum under European Union and British law but falls short of the three-year commitment provided during the Magnum separation.
- Sarah Meyer, assistant general secretary of the IUF, urged Unilever to provide the guarantee globally, warning against sending "a message that workers outside of Europe are worth less than their European counterparts."
- A Unilever spokesperson said the company continues to "engage constructively" with works councils, noting progress on protection commitments and consultation timelines ahead of the integration process.
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Times of IndiaUnilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
Unilever will protect European and British food business jobs for two years. This guarantee follows the planned merger with U.S. spice maker McCormick. The agreement locks in terms until at least mid-2029 for employees. This protection exceeds typical legislative requirements for such deals. Unilever continues constructive engagement with works councils regarding these commitments.
·Mumbai, India
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EXCLUSIVE: Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $65 billion merger of the unit with U.S. spice maker McCormick , according to a memo seen
·London, United Kingdom
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