The document discusses experiences with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (MNE) in Asia and South East Asia. It notes that from 2001 to 2007, one third of cases raised by Trade Unions concerned breaches in Asian countries, with 17 cases specifically in South East Asian countries. The number of cases raised in 2007 concerning breaches in Asian countries also suddenly increased.

1. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Experiences in Asia
and
South East Asia
Tokyo – 25th of February 2008
Trade Union Advisory Committee
to the OECD

2. Summary
Experiences
Conclusion
How to strengthen the OECD Guidelines for
MNE

3. Experiences
Of the 90 cases raised by TU since 2001:
• 33 cases (1/3) concern breaches in Asian countries
• 17 cases concern breaches in South East Asian
countries
In 2007: sudden increase of raised cases by
TU concerning breaches in Asian countries