STOCKHOLM - H&M has established a permanent Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with Industriall Global Union and Swedish trade union IF Metall after a 12-month pilot proved to be effective in improving worker relations at suppliers of the leading fast fashion business. A GFA is aimed at protecting employees across the global operations of multinational companies, even those not directly working for the company, setting best standards for trade union rights, health and safety, and environmental practices, according to Industriall.