Policy on Guaranteeing Equivalent Workers’ Rights in Outsourced Activities

  • University of Oum El Bouaghi Policy on Ensuring Equal Rights for Workers When Utilizing External Resources for Third-Party Activities

The University of Oum El Bouaghi is committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and respect for workers’ rights when engaging external resources, including third-party companies, for various activities. This policy aims to ensure that the rights and well-being of all workers, including those employed by external entities, are safeguarded throughout the duration of their work with the university.

  • Equal Rights and Fair Treatment:
  • Non-Discrimination: The University prohibits any form of discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic, in all interactions with external resources.
  • Equal Opportunities: The University ensures that opportunities for employment, training, and advancement are provided without discrimination, and selection is based on merit, qualifications, and skills.
  • Working Conditions: Workers employed through external resources shall receive fair and equal treatment in terms of working conditions, including working hours, remuneration, and benefits. The University expects that third-party companies also adhere to these principles.
  • Transparency and Accountability:
  • Clear Agreements: Agreements with external entities, particularly security companies, must outline the specific terms and conditions of the engagement, including the responsibilities, rights, and obligations of all parties involved.
  • Compliance with Regulations: The University requires that external resources comply with all relevant local, national, and international labor laws and regulations, including those related to wages, working hours, and occupational safety.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: The University shall conduct regular reviews and audits of third-party activities to ensure compliance with this policy. Any discrepancies or violations will be addressed promptly.
  • Workers’ Rights and Reporting Mechanism:
  • Awareness and Training: The University provides education and training to all staff, including those responsible for overseeing third-party activities, to raise awareness about this policy and workers’ rights.
  • Reporting Mechanism: A confidential and easily accessible reporting mechanism is established for workers employed by external resources to report any concerns or grievances related to their working conditions. No worker shall face retaliation for using this mechanism.
  • Ethical Responsibility:
  • Respect for Human Rights: The University affirms its commitment to respecting and upholding human rights and expects external resources to do the same.
  • Review and Improvement:
  • Policy Review: This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Any necessary amendments or improvements will be made to further protect workers’ rights.

The University of Oum El Bouaghi stands by the principles of equality, fairness, and respect for workers’ rights when engaging external resources for third-party activities. This policy serves as a commitment to ensuring that all workers, regardless of their employment source, receive just and equitable treatment during their association with the university.

  • External Security agents benefit from participating in university activities (training)
  • Guards, security agents, and prevention agents benefit from a training course

Within the scope of volunteer activities and the national afforestation and coastal cleanliness campaign, the Subdirectorate of Activities organized a campaign that encompassed: vast afforestation operation, nurturing of trees, and cleanliness campaign and tidying within the surroundings of the coast. In this endeavor, external security personnel participated as part of the sterilization operations conducted by the local task force responsible for monitoring the progress of the 2022/2021 academic year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The General Secretariat (Subdirectorate of Activities, Subdirectorate of Public Resources, Security Department) executed sterilization operations for various pedagogical and administrative facilities. Moreover, participating in the sterilization operations were the National Voice of Algerian Students (VNEA), the National Organization of Free Students (Onel), and the Private Security Company (S3P3). The sterilization process will continue periodically to include all colleges and institutes in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who contributed to various preventive activities.

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