Etui courses catalogue 2015 2016 en

Course Programme2015 – 2016 —Etui Education Department

Regularly updated information about the activities of the ETUI’s Education Department is available from the Institute’s website, www.etui.org/training

Information about the different courses as well as a monthly calendar and a yearly overview can be consulted to get the latest news about new courses and other activities.

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The ETUI is financially supported by the European Union. The European Union is not responsible for any use made of the information contained in this publication.

OUR TRAINING Course programme 2015 -2016

Contents

�� Undergo training at ETUI ........................................................................................... 4�� Practical questions ....................................................................................................... 6�� Your contacts ................................................................................................................9�� Pedagogical pathways ................................................................................................11�� Project list by reference and by Education Officer .................................................13�� Projects ........................................................................................................................17

W: Worker participation ...................................................................................... 18 WA: Starting EWC ................................................................................................ 18 WD: Creating Expertise ........................................................................................ 18 A: Strengthen the European Social Model ........................................................... 18 B: Equality and Social Cohesion ........................................................................... 18 C: Sustainable development and industrial policy ............................................... 18 D: Worker Mobility ............................................................................................... 18 E: Trade Union and leadership renewal ............................................................... 18 F: Working Conditions and Quality of Employment ............................................ 18 G: Project Management and Financing ................................................................ 18 L: Languages and Communication ....................................................................... 18 P: Eurotrainers ...................................................................................................... 18�� Participation costs by country ..................................................................................92

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Undergo training at ETUI

Training at European level Is an obvious winning asset for dealing with the most strategic Trade Union issues

Training in key and cross-sectional skillsthat can help to develop Trade Union action

Training at “inter-union” level All training courses are at “inter-union” level according to different models of Trade Union action

Training at “multi-level” with the wealth of the broad cultural diversity of different countries and their different prevailing situations

Training through active methods ETUI’s educational choice puts the trainee at the centre of the learning exercise, to share his experience with his peers through numerous cooperative activities

Training at a very good price because all participants pay only a small solidarity contribution

Preparing for the future since the future necessarily entails a Trade Union action with a strong European dimension

Training through a learning path because the ETUI educational offer provides several flexible educational paths capable of


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meeting all needs, including language training (English and French for Trade Unionists)

Training with one’s peers ETUI education is focused on specific targets: for instance, training for young executives or for members of European Works Councils, or specialists in project management

Easy registration Registration is always carried out by the Trade Union confederations or European federations; all you have to do is contact the officials and ask to participate. ETUI selects the participants in close cooperation with its members

Training in a flexible manner with the Trade Union offer at the relevant level so that the training course can be organised optimally and better results can be obtained

Education

Committed pursuant to the trade union priorities and the strategy of the

European trade union movement

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Practical questions

Who will receive information on each of the training activities?Courses and the opening of applications are announced around three months in advance by email to all members, National Confederations and European Trade Union Federations.These mails are sent out to the addresses provided to us as the contact for each organisation.

Sometimes Trade Union organisations change the person responsible and do not let us know the new contact details; for others the address is not for a specific person. In any event we will update our records when necessary; all you need to do is to send the new mail address to us (to Nathalie De Vits, [email protected]).

We also notify previous participants of new courses.

What information is given in these notifications?Three months beforehand, in addition to the details already given in the course programme, the general aims of the programme, the target profile for participants, the cost of the course and the procedure for completing the application form are confirmed, along with the working languages, the venue and the partners involved.

Can any Trade Unionist sign up? How does the ETUI know which Trade Union officers are taking part?Applications are submitted by Trade Union organisations. Normally more people apply than the number of places available. In that case the ETUI selects the participants.

The selection process takes account of how well applicants fit the defined profile, but that is not the sole criterion. Consideration is also given to the number of participants per organisation, per country and per working language, gender diversity, embodying the


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practical application of Trade Union values, ensuring a multicultural European dimension and favourable educational conditions.

Where not all the applicants from an organisation are able to take part, we hold discussions with the head of training for that organisation in order to be able to understand and fit in with the priorities of their human resources policy.

Direct applications on the initiative of individuals are not accepted but are referred to their national confederation.

Must ETUI training be paid for? Is there an enrolment fee?There is indeed an enrolment charge. It serves as a contribution to the ETUI’s budget and also aims to promote responsibility. It is more in the way of a contribution to costs than a market price.

The ETUI receives European funding. 85% of our income is European public money; the remaining 15% comes from various sources, and the contribution made by these enrolment fees is a very significant part.

However, it is important to highlight the solidarity-based nature of the system of standard rates applied.

Trade Union organisations make equal contributions for all participants regardless of whether they will be flying from the farthest reaches of Europe or live within cycling or metro distance of the course venue. Or if they need to stay an extra night because of the plane timetables.

There is a daily rate, currently €60, for each day of training; it can be reduced by 40% or 25% by agreement with the country of origin. We then apply the same rules and groups of countries that the ETUC applies in its recently adopted internal quota system.

How can we find out more information or get clarifications on a particular course?There are contact details for training officers and administrative assistants for each forthcoming training course listed in the course programme.Any of them can be contacted directly or by mail.Their details can be found at http://www.etui.org/About-Etui/Staff.

Do the ETUI’s training courses include any form of assessment? And do organi-sations which sent participants receive any feedback on their performance?At present we cannot say that there will be a generalised or systematic assessment.

The nature of Trade Union training does not lend itself to any particular emphasis on training assessment (based on what participants learn), and it has not traditionally been encouraged.

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However, interaction with the certification and validation of training in some courses has already resulted in procedures to demonstrate the skills acquired. Another aspect for consideration in the future is the assessment of the training itself (based on the impact that the qualification of Trade Union officials trained by us has on the Trade Union organisations to which they belong).

Under these circumstances we do not propose to keep systematic information on each participant, but the ETUI training officers can be approached for information by training officers in member organisations.

Does ETUI training lead to a qualification?Some of our courses already lead to a qualification. This is the case for the courses on project management. Work on the courses for young leaders is in progress; likewise for the courses for trainers, albeit not as advanced. Others will follow.

The problem for a European institution is that the European system for qualifications operates at national level. For this reason we are already working in close collaboration with the TUC in the UK, whose support has been invaluable.

Independently from this process, all participants will receive a certificate of participation, with adequate descriptions of time frames and content for validation of the skills acquired by national bodies.


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Your contacts

EVA BERGERPosition: Administrative assistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 34Email: [email protected]

CARINE BOONPosition: Administrative and technical assistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 75Email: [email protected]

MARIE CARAJPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 16Email: [email protected]

ILARIA COSTANTINIPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 69Email: [email protected]

NATHALIE DE VITSPosition: Assistant to the DirectorTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 22Email: [email protected]

BRUNO DEMAÎTREPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 04 91Email: [email protected]

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VALERICA DUMITRESCUPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 28Email: [email protected]

ULISSES GARRIDOPosition: Director of the Education DepartmentTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 29; +32 (0)497 439 902Email: [email protected]

ANDREA HUSEN-BRADLEYPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 18Email: [email protected]

SYLVIANE MATHYPosition: Administrative assistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 05 93Email: [email protected]

GABRIELA PORTELAPosition: Education OfficerTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 07 04Email: [email protected]

LJUBA RADMANPosition: Administrative AssistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 04 25Email: [email protected]


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Project List by reference and by Education Officer

Please visit the ETUI training website for latest updates about the courses

Reference Education Officer Project title

1552-009 Ulisses Garrido What’s new in the economy today?

1552-010 Ulisses Garrido How to apply the financial rules?

1552-011 Marie Caraj Challenges for the Trade Unions in the 21st century: sustainable and green development

1552-012 Marie Caraj Nano and Workers’ Health & Safety

1552-013 Marie Caraj REFIT, TTIP, TISA & Social Dialogue

1552-014 Marie Caraj Financial Markets: too opaque and powerful for Trade Unions?

1552-015 Marie Caraj Moral harassment: identification, tools and Trade Union practice

1552-016 Marie Caraj Fair migration. Trade Unions strategies against exploitation and wage dumping

1552-017 Marie Caraj Mainstreaming the gender perspective in Trade Union strategy

1552-018 Marie Caraj Social dialogue, collective bargaining, changes in the labour code and fundamental rights

1552-019 Marie Caraj Prevention of informal economy-global issue

1552-020 Marie Caraj Occupational Health and Safety

1552-021 Marie Caraj Effects of austerity and economic governance on collective bargaining. Developing a Trade Union strategy

1552-022 Marie Caraj Coordination of European Industrial Sectorial Social Dialogue

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1552-023 Marie Caraj Populism and Ultra-Right Wing parties: a danger for Trade Unions?

1552-024 Marie Caraj Interegional Trade Union cooperation

1552-025 Marie Caraj Organising and recruiting workers in public services

1552-026 Ilaria Costantini NETYL - Network of European Training of Young (Trade Union) Leaders

1552-027 Ilaria Costantini Online campaigning for Trade Unions

1552-028 Ilaria Costantini Verbal communication for effective Trade Union action

1552-029 Ilaria Costantini Organising young workers (in particular precarious workers)

1552-030 Ilaria Costantini Organise and communicate to improve Union membership of salaried employees

1552-031 Ilaria Costantini How to monitor and influence the EU decision-making process

1552-032 Ilaria Costantini European training for young Trade Union leaders - week 1

1552-033 Ilaria Costantini EU funding for Health and Safety projects

1552-034 Ilaria Costantini Training Trade Union activists for European Actions

1552-035 Ilaria Costantini E-learning newtork (ELEN)

1552-036 Ilaria Costantini The EU programme EaSI

1552-037 Ilaria Costantini European training for young Trade Union leaders - week 2

1552-038 Valerica Dumitrescu European training for young Trade Union leaders - week 3

1552-039 Valerica Dumitrescu Collective bargaining and its social dimension for the progress of the welfare state

1552-040 Valerica Dumitrescu Unite in Diversity - Trade Union strategies to combat exploitation and wage dumping

Valerica Dumitrescu Trade Union strategies to address austerity policies and to reinforce employment, quality jobs and social Justice in EU

1552-042 Valerica Dumitrescu Communication and leadership training for young Trade Unionists

1552-043 Valerica Dumitrescu Workplace organising young call centre workers

1552-044 Valerica Dumitrescu Empowerment of Trade Union representatives for the work in the European Railways Agency


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1552-045 Valerica Dumitrescu Current trends on EU integration process. Challenges and opportunities for Trade Unions

1552-046 Valerica Dumitrescu Trade Union renewal-leading organisational change

1552-047 Valerica Dumitrescu Network Project Management

1552-048 Valerica Dumitrescu Training trainers on project work

1552-049 Valerica Dumitrescu Intermediate level course, project management for Trade Union representatives

1552-050 Valerica Dumitrescu Advanced level course: project management for Trade Union representatives

1552-051 Gabriela Portela Workshop ‘The European semester process: Teachers’ Trade Unions influencing the national Education and training reforms, programmes and budget’

1552-052 Gabriela Portela Eurotrainers level 1

1552-053 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop ‘Active learning methodologies’ 1

1552-054 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop ‘ePortfolio: an educational and assessment tool’

1552-055 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop ‘ePortfolio: study cases and sharing of examples and material’ 2

1552-056 Gabriela Portela Trade Union training centres network

1552-057 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop ‘Coaching - work on the existing ePortfolios’

1552-058 Gabriela Portela ePortfolio and accreditation process

1552-059 Andrea Husen Bradley EWCs, SE Rep Bodies and Special Negotiating Bodies (company courses)

1552-901 Marie Caraj REFIT, TTIP, TISA impact on the European companies and workers participation strategy

1552-902 Bruno Demaître The basics of EWC/SE RB practice I

1552-903 Bruno Demaître The basics of EWC/SE RB practice II

1552-904 Bruno Demaître Training for employee representatives who are members of internationally composed administrative or supervisory boards (SEs, cross-border mergers…)

1552-905 Andrea Husen Bradley Network of European Works Council Trainers (the N.E.T.)

1552-952 Bruno Demaître Assistance and expertise for EWC-related initiatives from ETUC affiliates

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1552-953 Bruno Demaître Trade Unions and European Works Councils

1552-954 Valerica Dumitrescu Organising workers representatives in multinational companies

1552-955 Gabriela Portela Eurotrainers network meeting

1552-956 Gabriela Portela Online learning programme in English for European Trade Unionists

1552-957 Gabriela Portela English language and communication course for Trade Unionists - Intermediate level

1552-958 Gabriela Portela English language and communication course for EWCs

1552-971 Bruno Demaître Production of a pedagogical kit for training and a practical manual on understanding financial and economic data for worker representatives in EWCs and SE representative bodies

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Starting EWC

Short descriptionIn addition to the training services for European Works Councils, it has been shown to be useful to offer ‘open’ seminars for individual EWC/SE RB members. After a first and very successful session in Bratislava for participants from Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia, it was decided to offer the same seminar on the basics of EWC/SE RB activities for five more clusters of countries, in order to cover all EU/EEA Member States. This will be the 5th session.

Objectives

�� Components of the programme are as follows: information on the legal framework; case studies; an exchange with experienced EWC/SE RB members and coordinators of the European Trade Union Federations; intercultural exercises.

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Newly elected or appointed EWC/SE RB members from Hungary, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Iceland.

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In addition to the training services for European Works Councils, it has been shown to be useful to offer ‘open’ seminars for individual EWC/SE RB members. After a first and very successful session in Bratislava for participants from Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia, it was decided to offer the same seminar on the basics of EWC/SE RB activities for five more clusters of countries, in order to cover all EU/EEA Member States. This will be the 6th and last session.

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�� Components of the programme are as follows: information on the legal framework; case studies; an exchange with experienced EWC/SE RB members and coordinators of the European Trade Union Federations; intercultural exercises

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Newly elected or appointed EWC members from Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Sweden and Latvia.

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Starting EWC

Short descriptionTo meet an ever growing demand, the ETUI will continue to offer tailor-made seminars for EWCs, SNBs and SE-works councils (company specific training). We will thus build on our special role as provider for Trade Union oriented EWC, SNB and SE-works council training at the European level.

Objectives

�� The overall objective of such dedicated seminars is to improve the coherence between the workers’ representatives, to enable them to speak with one voice, to enforce their rights to information and consultation and, eventually, to influence the decision-making process in their company.

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European Works Councils, SE Representative Bodies and Special Negotiating Bodies for the establishment of such EWC or SE RB and the Select Committees of those bodies.

EWCs, SE Rep Bodies and Special Negotiating Bodies (company courses)

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Creating Expertise

Short descriptionBuilding on the positive experiences of previous years, it is the intention to continue offering on our work programme at least one dedicated training for board-level employee representatives. This target audience is composed of about 2/3 representatives of German origin, but the number of non-German board members is growing, making a joint cross-border training ever more important. Moreover, there is a new evolution of internationally composed employee delegations at board level, either on the basis of national legal obligations or as a consequence of cross-border mergers.The content will be defined on the basis of a needs analysis by the EWPCC.

Objectives

�� To improve the cooperation between board members from different countries.�� To exchange experiences with representatives from other companies, while

at the same time offering the space and opportunity to work closely with colleagues from the same company.

�� To increase the knowledge level on specific topics regarding multinational company policies.

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Employee representatives who are members of internationally composed administrative or supervisory boards.

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Training for employee representatives who are members of internationally composed administrative or supervisory boards (SEs, cross-border mergers…)

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Short descriptionThe ETUI is often invited to assist European Trade Union Federations, local Trade Union organisations or other parties as an expert and/or trainer for different projects, whether or not financed by a EU budget line. This can involve conferences, workshops, training and information meetings.

Objectives

�� To assist the European, national and regional Trade Union organisations with their own training initiatives for EWC members.

�� To raise awareness about the expertise and services offered by the ETUI.

Target audience

Trade Union officers, EWC coordinators, worker representatives, experts from Trade Union or Trade-Union-related organisations

Assistance and expertise for EWC-related initiatives from ETUC affiliates

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Education officer Bruno DemaîtreSecretariat Ljuba Radman

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Strengthen

the European Social Model

26

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Strengthen the European Social Model

Short descriptionThis course is designed to meet the needs of members of the ETUC Youth Committee to improve their knowledge and understanding of EU decision-making processes – and their interest in so doing – in order to better influence campaigns and mobilisation efforts.

Objectives

�� To become acquainted with and raise awareness of the EU decision-making processes, an understanding of which is essential for challenging and giving successful opportunities to the Trade Union movement.

�� To share experiences and good practices of lobbying, mobilising and campaigning.

�� To set up aspects of a coordinated Trade Union mobilisation and campaigning strategy for influencing the decision-making process at the sectoral, national and European levels.

Target audience

Members of the ETUC Youth Committee.

25-27 November 2015

How to monitor and influence the EU decision-making process

Number of participants 20Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 3Partners ETUC

Education officer Ilaria Costantini Secretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 15

52

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Current trends in the EU integration process. Challenges and opportunities for Trade Unions

Short descriptionSupport Trade Unions from Serbia in preparation for EU integration process.Develop their capacity to influence national lawmaking and policies in the process of accession to the European Union.

Objectives

�� To support the Trade Union movement from Serbia in playing a more active role in the EU accession process.

Specific aims:�� To recognise the need for Trade Union representation (as a social partner)

within different EU institutions and bodies.�� To analyse the Trade Union organisational strengths and weaknesses in the

face of the EU accession process.�� To analyse different Trade Union practices when dealing with EU issues.�� To identify priorities and actions for Trade Union activities related to EU

matters.

Target audience

Trade Union officers in charge if European integration issues and/or European policies.

Peda

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cal P

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5

Number of participants 18Working languages EN, Serbian, DENumber of days 3Partners Nezavisnost and CATUS,ÖGB

Education officer Valerica DumitrescuSecretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

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5Be

lgra

de (S

erbi

a)

30 June-2 July 2015


28

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REFIT, TTIP, TISA & Social Dialogue

Short descriptionSocial dialogue has been absent from the discussion and decision-making process of REFIT, CETA, TTIP & TISA. Why is this? REFIT, TTIP and TISA will have an impact on labour and Trade Unions rights.

REFIT: A deregulation project that undermines workers’ rights and forms of protection. All workers, whether they work in big, small or micro companies, must be equally protected.

CETA: If accepted, it will remove most of the tariff barriers between Canada and the EU and will set a precedent for TTIP.

TTIP: In his speech on July 15, Mr. Junker declared ‘(…) Under my presidency, the Commission will negotiate a reasonable and balanced trade agreement with the United States of America, in a spirit of mutual and reciprocal benefits and transparency.(…) I will also be very clear that I will not sacrifice Europe’s safety, health, social and data protection standards or our cultural diversity on the altar of free trade.’

TISA: Aims at substantially liberalising all trade in services including in construction, financial services, public services as well as business and professional services. The agreement is also intended to impose regulatory disciplines on public and other services and to decrease regulation across the board.Social dialogue is the best way to find progressive and fair solutions. Social dialogue must be developed at all levels. Existing agreements must be implemented.

15-17 September 2015

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners CGT-Fr + Solidarnosc

Education officer Marie CarajSecretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 15

52

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illes

(Fra

nce)


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Objectives

�� Exchange on national Trade Unions positions as to REFIT, CETA, TTIP & TISA.

�� Identify common positions at European level.�� Reflect on possible common Trade Unions strategies for a genuine social

dialogue in all of REFIT, CETA, TTIP & TISA.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of social dialogue at national and European levels


30


REFIT, TTIP, TISA impact on European companies and worker participation strategy

Short descriptionSocial dialogue has been absent from the discussion and decision-making process of REFIT, CETA, TTIP & TISA. Why is this? REFIT, TTIP and TISA will have an impact on labour and Trade Unions rights.

REFIT: a deregulation project that undermines workers’ rights and forms of protection. All workers, whether they work in big, small or micro companies, must be equally protected.

CETA: If accepted, it will remove most of the tariff barriers between Canada and the EU and will set a precedent for TTIP.

TTIP: In his speech on July 15, Mr. Junker declared ‘(…) Under my presidency, the Commission will negotiate a reasonable and balanced trade agreement with the United States of America, in a spirit of mutual and reciprocal benefits and transparency.(…) I will also be very clear that I will not sacrifice Europe’s safety, health, social and data protection standards or our cultural diversity on the altar of free trade.’

TISA: aims at substantially liberalising all trade in services including in construction, financial services, public services as well as business and professional services. The agreement is designed also to impose regulatory disciplines on public and other services and to decrease regulation across the board.Social dialogue is the best way to find progressive and fair solutions. Social dialogue must be developed at all levels. Existing agreements must be implemented

Peda

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6

7-9 July 2015

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners Solidarnosc & CGT-Fr


Code

: 15

52

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land


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Objectives

�� Exchange on national Trade Unions positions as to REFIT, CETA, TTIP & TISA.

�� Identify common positions at European level.�� Reflect on possible common Trade Unions strategies for a genuine social

dialogue in all of REFIT, TTIP & TISA.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of social dialogue at national and European levels.


Equality

and Social Cohesion

34


Equality and Social Cohesion

European training for young Trade Union leaders – week 1

Short descriptionThe course is meant to reinforce Trade Union knowledge and action in Europe. The European training for young Trade Union leaders is designed as a 10-month course combining three residential seminars (face-to-face activities) with group activities on specific issues to be carried out between the seminars.

Objectives

�� To reinforce relationship skills in a multicultural environment.�� To enhance communication skills on Trade Union issues. �� To develop leadership skills.�� To strengthen the identity of Trade Unions with a European perspective.�� To understand the importance of integrating the European and national

dimension/perspective into Trade Union work and learning how to do this.�� To analyse complex situations and design Trade Union strategies.

Target audienc

Young Trade Union officers (age limit is 40) who have been recently elected or appointed, or are being considered for posts at regional, national or sectoral level and who have already followed a set of Trade Union training courses at any level.

20 – 24 October 2015

Peda

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Number of participants 24Working languages English, Italian, BulgarianNumber of days 5Partners CGIL, CITUB


Code

: 15

52

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2Ro

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(Ital

y)



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9 – 13 February 2016

European training for young Trade Union leaders – week 2

Short descriptionThe course is meant to reinforce Trade Union knowledge and action in Europe. The European training for young Trade Union leaders is designed as a 10-month course combining three residential seminars (face-to-face activities) with group activities on specific issues to be carried out between the seminars.

Objectives

�� To reinforce relationship skills in a multicultural environment.�� To enhance communication skills on Trade Union issues.�� To develop leadership skills.�� To strengthen the identity of Trade Unions with a European perspective.�� To understand the importance of integrating the European and national

dimension/perspective into Trade Union work and learning how to do so.�� To analyse complex situations and design Trade Union strategies.

Target audience

Young Trade Union officers (age limit is 40) who have been recently elected or appointed, or are being considered for posts at regional, national or sectoral level and who have already followed a series of Trade Union training courses at any level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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1

Number of participants 24Working languages English, Italian, BulgarianNumber of days 5Partners CGIL, CITUB

Education officer Ilaria CostantiniSecretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 15

52

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ls (B

elgi

um)


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8 – 13 June 2015

European training for young Trade Union leaders - week 3

Short descriptionThe training is designed to reinforce Trade Union knowledge and power in Europe. The European training for young Trade Union leaders is designed as a 10-month blended course encouraging learning within a working content. It combines three residential seminars (face-to-face activities) with three preparatory workshops and networking meetings intermediated by ICT.

Objectives

�� Develop the capacity to integrate the European and national dimension/perspective into Trade Union work.

�� Develop the capacity to work in a multicultural environment. �� Develop the capacity to communicate on Trade Union topics. �� Analyse complex situations and design Trade Union strategies.�� Contribute to the development of the European Trade Union identity by

enhancing leadership skills.

Target audience

Participants should be young Trade Union officers (no more than 40 years old), who have been recently elected or appointed, or are being considered for posts, at the regional/sectorial or national level and who have already followed a series of Trade Union education courses at regional/sectorial/national level.

Peda

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Number of participants 24Working languages EN, TR, PTNumber of days 6Partners UGT-P, DISK

Education officer Valerica Dumitrescui Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

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8Li

sbon

(Por

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20 - 22 October 2015

Trade Union strategies to address austerity policies and to reinforce employment, quality jobs and social justice in EU

Peda

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2 Short descriptionCurrent trends are driving an increase in different forms of economic and social inequality across the EU; the policies being implemented are dangerous in that they feed a process of divergence (and not of convergence) as well as increased risks of social, wage and fiscal dumping. The EU cruelly lacks an economic strategy, a social plan and a democratic mode of operation. New policies are now essential if we are to continue to support European integration.

Objectives

�� To identify the impacts of the austerity measures and the shrinkage of rights in Europe (from a Trade Union perspective).

�� To analyse the ‘new’ European Economic Governance.�� To exchange experiences in terms of Trade Union strategies and actions at

national and European level on policies currently being implemented.�� To reflect on common Trade Union alternative solutions to the crisis, in order

to expand workers’ rights and to reinforce employment and social justice in Europe.

Target audience

National Trade Union officers with responsibilities for social and economic policies, European policies, employment policies or collective bargaining.

Number of participants 18Working languages GR, EN, FRNumber of days 3Partners GSEE, CSC, UGT-E


Code

: 15

52

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adrid

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in)


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Social dialogue, collective bargaining, changes in the labour code and fundamental rights

Short descriptionSocial dialogue and collective bargaining have been weakened by the forced agreements with the Troika. The debt weighs heavily on Social dialogue in these countries. The odious debt doctrine applies to other EU countries too, given Art.6 of TEU. Fundamental human rights are being violated, as are work-related rights such as freedom of collective bargaining. The breaches have a direct impact on Trade Unions’ action space. EU and International Law provide enough arguments to denounce them. A legal opinion has been drafted by Prof. Dr. Andreas-Fischer-Lescano (Human rights in times of austerity Measure) with the collaboration of ÖGB, AK, ETUC & ETUI and commissioned by the Labour Chamber in Vienna.A sharing of its logic and arguments will contribute to enhancing Trade Unions’ capacities.

Objectives

�� Exchange on ways to restore social dialogue & collective bargaining.�� Reflect on possible common Trade Unions actions.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of social dialogue and collective bargaining at national and European levels.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners ACTRAV + FGTB


Code

: 15

52

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8Tu

rin (I

taly

)



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Populism and ultra-right wing parties: a danger for Trade Unions?

Short descriptionWhat can Trade Unions expect from the post-electoral shift towards populism and ultra-right wing? How can Trade Unions convince their members of the incompatibility of Trade Unions values with populism and ultra-right wing values? How can Trade Unions explain to their members the link between neoliberal politics, austerity and the rise of populism and extreme right-wing parties? How can Trade Unions contribute to a new path towards the original purpose of the EU?

Objectives

�� Exchange on national and European political contexts.�� Exchange on Trade Unions best practices against populism and the ultra-

right wing.

Target audience

Young Trade Unionists and Trade Unionists in charge of communication.

Peda

gogi

cal P

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3

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners DGB + OPZZ

Education officer Marie Caraj Secretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 15

52

-02

3


Sustainable development

and industrial policy

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29-30 April 2015

Sustainable development and industrial policy

Nano and Workers’ Health & Safety

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5 Short descriptionNano is getting bigger in industry and it raises potential workers’ health & safety questions. Workers and their representatives need to enhance their capacities in order to know whether nano is used in their workplace and how best to protect against exposure given the continuing lack of information on potential human health effects.This is intended to be the first of 4 trainings specifically for shop stewards to be held over two years in order to cover as many languages as possible, the assumption being that shop stewards might not know foreign languages.

Objectives

�� Raise awareness on nano among Trade Union shop stewards across Europe.�� Help shop stewards identify nanomaterials and processes potentially used in

their workplaces, and to develop the knowledge and understanding required to access hard-to-get information on these nanomaterials.

�� Exchange on national and European best practices.�� Develop links between shop stewards in the same sectors across different

countries.

Target audience

Selected Trade Union shop stewards working in companies using nanomaterials.

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 2Partners LO-DK


Code

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Occupational Health and Safety

9-11 June 2015

Short descriptionThe EU occupational safety and health strategic framework 2014-2020 has been published. The ETUC is disappointed that the joint recommendations of Trade Unions and employers on health and safety are not being taken up by the Commission in this strategy or in other initiatives. Trade Unions are concerned by its lack of ambition and by the fact that health and safety is being treated as part of the REFIT programme of cutting so-called red-tape. Workers’ safety is not a bureaucratic burden. The European Union and all of its institutions must uphold and promote fundamental social rights, including the right of every worker to ‘working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity’ (Article 31(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union). From this viewpoint, the European Commission and the other European institutions have a duty to improve working conditions. Moreover, with changing demographics putting pressure on European labour markets, EU countries need to put in place gender-inclusive, healthy, and sustainable work systems.

Objectives

�� To discuss the EU occupational safety and health strategic framework 2014-2020.

�� To exchange on common Trade Union challenges and good practices.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of Health and Safety.

Peda

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6

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners LPSK /OPZZ/ GWU-Malta


Code

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52

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s (L

ithua

nia)


Worker Mobility

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Worker Mobility

What’s new in the economy today?

Short descriptionThe following five areas are considered to be of strategic policy importance: �� The interaction of the financial and real economies. �� Operation of labour markets inside EMU. �� Developments in national welfare states and the European Social Model. �� Future sources of Growth in Europe, e.g. ‘green growth’; stimulating public

and private investment etc. �� Evolution of national systems of competitiveness.

Objectives

�� To introduce participants to current theories and debates in European economic and social policies and how these relate to Trade Unions and the overall bargaining environment facing them.

�� To equip them with new knowledge and skills that will enhance their effectiveness in dealing with governments, bargaining partners and officials.

�� To enable them to form networks with each other and with LSE academics carrying out research.

Target audience

Economists leading or working with workers representatives. Preference for those who are involved in the bargaining process.

Peda

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Number of participants 16Working languages ENNumber of days 2+2Partners LSE (London School of Economics)

Education officer Ulisses Garrido Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

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ndon

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Fair migration. Trade Unions strategies against exploitation and wage dumping

Short descriptionThe relevance of transnational workers’ migration has been increasing in recent years. However, the free movement of workers in Europe entails risks as well as opportunities for the labour market. Fair and equitable working conditions need clear rights to prevent exploitation. In fact it is becoming more obvious every day that the existing regulations are not sufficient to protect employees. In all sectors and across all borders in the EU increasingly precarious conditions of employment and exploitation of migrant workers can be observed. Specially posted work is systemically used to skirt labour rights and wage structures. As a result, the national labour markets suffer from social and wage dumping. Member States should be tougher on employers and others who profit from abusive working conditions. Modern forms of forced labour are spreading across the EU territory. They violate fundamental rights, contribute to tax evasion and therefore undermine the Res publica.During the 2014 International Labour Conference, the ILO constituents adopted a Protocol and Recommendations supplementing the 1930 Convention against Forced Labour. The aim is to fill implementation gaps of the convention. According to both the protocol and the recommendations, the Trade Unions and the Employer Organisation will have to play a pivotal role in the implementation of actions against forced labour all around the globe.

Objectives

�� To exchange on migration movements and modern forms of forced labour.�� To exchange on comprehensive strategies of Trade Union action against

workers’ exploitation including how to organise migrant workers.�� To discuss political demands on conditions of free movement and posted work.

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners DBG + TBC


Code

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52

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c

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Worker Mobility

Target audience

Trade Union members and staff of Trade-Union-affiliated organisations, especially those who deal with topics related to precarious work, social and wage dumping or migration assistance for mobile workers in the labour market.



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Unite in Diversity - Trade Union strategies to combat exploitation and wage dumping

28-30 April 2015

Short descriptionWorld economic and political developments have influenced the acceleration of migration flows in Europe. The new European Commission’s five-year programme on migration is in the pipeline. What is the role of the Trade Union in protecting workers’ rights? The training will cover some of the elements mentioned above, focusing on the role of unions in fighting discrimination and xenophobia.

Objectives

�� To analyse the size, impact and conditions of migration on EU labour markets.�� To exchange Trade Union best practices on integrating and representing

migrants.�� To use the ‘UnionMigrantNet’ as a tool to improve Trade Union cooperation

in this field.�� To interpret the implementation of the 5-year European programme on Labour

Migration.�� To design Trade Union strategies against exploitation and wage dumping.

Target audience

National Trade Union officers who are in charge of integration and migration issues at different levels (national, sectorial or regional).

Peda

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Number of participants 20Working languages DE, EN, ESNumber of days 3Partners CC.OO, DGB


Code

: 15

52

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(Spa

in)


Trade Union

and leadership renewal

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Trade Union and leadership renewal

Challenges for the Trade Unions in the 21st century: sustainable and green development

February 2016

Short descriptionThe relationship between sustainable development, green growth, decent work, and a good labour market performance can be reinforced by promoting a just transition for sustainable development and green growth. A just transition will combine social justice and environmental effectiveness based on job creation and maintenance, greening of skills and training, participation through social dialogue, respect for labour and workers’ rights, and preservation of social protection systems. The building sector could be taken as an emblematic case for the course.

Objectives

�� Characterise what is green economy.�� Compare national experiences.�� Understand how a green economy can create jobs, impact on skills and

improve social equity.�� Analyse how EU energy policies contribute to sustainable economic growth.�� Plan Trade Union actions in order to promote awareness of sustainable

development and its relationship with decent work and a fair labour market.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of economic policies at national and/or European levels, sector committees that are working in the areas of climate and energy policy, as well as experts close to the Trade Union movement.

Peda

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athw

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Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days3Partners UGT-P + tbc


Code

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52

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Online campaigning for Trade Unions

24-26 June 2015

Short descriptionThis training, following the experience with that on “Rebooting Trade Unions” (aimed at analysing available new technologies useful to reinforce TU action), focuses on how online tools can be used to organise online Trade Union campaigning.

Objectives

�� To use internet as tool for enhancing a cross-border labour movement.�� To become acquainted with tools and techniques available for running a Trade

Union online campaign.�� To share experiences and identify best practices in online campaigning

Target audience

Trade Unionists with ICT skills and experience of working in communication, organisation, education and campaigning departments of the ETUC-affiliated organisations.

Peda

gogi

cal P

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2

Number of participants 20Working languages English, GermanNumber of days 3Partners DGB

Education officer Ilaria CostantiniSecretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 15

52

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7H

atti

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man

y)


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Communication and leadership training for young Trade Unionists

3 May 2015

Short descriptionTraining in leadership and communication skills for young Trade Unionists, to build up their confidence to fully and actively participate in their Trade Unions – and on the shop floor – alongside older and more experienced colleagues.

Objectives

�� To prepare young Trade Unionists to have their voices heard and to more actively participate in the decision-making structures within their Trade Unions.

�� To compare different challenges for young workers around Europe�� To exchange practices on organising new young members in Trade Union�� To skill young Trade Unionists in the use of new media and build their

confidence to introduce new tools and technologies into their organisations.�� To draft EFFAT campaign on organising young workers by using the new

skills acquired.

Target audience

Young Trade Union workers or representatives from EFFAT member organisations, who may or may not already be members of the EFFAT Youth Committee, up to age 34.

Peda

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Number of participants 20Working languages English, French and Spanish (Italian passive)Number of days 3Partners EFFAT

Education officer Valerica DumitrescuSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

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52

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Trade Union renewal – leading organisational change


Short descriptionRecent analyses of Trade Unions in European countries suggest that in general Trade Unions are declining and that they are having difficulties in modernising, especially in attracting new members, and also in overcoming the resistance to change. The training identifies different aspects of the concept of Trade Union renewal, leading change and is intended also as a platform for the exchange of good/bad practices on the topic.

Objectives

�� To analyse Trade Union challenges in a changing world.�� To identify the different dimensions of Trade Union renewal.�� To exchange good practices/tools on renewal.�� To design a strategic organisational plan for Trade Union renewal.

Target audience

Experienced Trade Union officers, with an interest and/or with responsibilities in recruiting/organising at different level (sectoral, regional and/or national).

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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2

Number of participants 18Working languages EN, SL, DKNumber of days 3Partners ZSSS, LO-D

Education officer Valerica Dumitrescu Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

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ia


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Organising workers representatives in multinational companies

4-6 November 2015

Short descriptionMore foreign companies are investing in FYRO Macedonia. These are frequently companies in which rights and decent working conditions for workers are not respected. This training sets out to build or reinforce workers’ capacity to be represented in the companies in question.

Objectives

�� To analyse workers reps’ challenges in a changing world.�� To identify the main tools to map the organisation dimensions. �� To share recruiting / organising techniques.�� To design an organisational plan for organising in multinational companies.

Target audience

Workers’ reps in charge of recruiting and organising issues within multinational companies and national/regional officers in charge of recruiting/organising.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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Number of participants 18Working languages MK, EN, DENumber of days 3Partners SSM, ÖGB


Code

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52

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opje

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ia)



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19-21 May 2015

Mainstreaming the gender perspective in Trade Union strategy

Short descriptionThe gender perspective is genuinely mainstreamed hardly at all in the political decision-making processes. The result of this failure, downstream, is patent: social policy is undermined and so is Democracy. Austerity measures have meant public spending cuts mostly in social budgets. Universal public & quality services are being substituted by charity initiatives that are fostering soup kitchens, food banks and citizens’ solidarity instead of social and institutional justice. Public services are being privatised, thus reducing the space for public consultation and for Trade Unions. Strategically speaking, the inclusive approach covers a wider range of situations. History tells us that women are among the weakest for several reasons, including social distribution of roles, unequal access to resources and decision-making positions, etc. Basically, the results of this unequal balance of power is affecting everything, not just workers and Trade Unionists. The gender perspective cannot be diluted within the general title of ‘social policy’. At least one out of two men is a woman and in some cases neither. Though it is a question of social justice, it is also a question of strategy. It cannot be postponed on the pretext that now is ‘not the right moment given more urgent things to deal with’ as has been said also in relation to environmental issues… The gender perspective must be mainstreamed in Trade Union strategies to reverse the trend of the onslaught on social rights and social Europe and to contribute to social and ecological justice. This aspect requires multiplication of the training activity so as to take into account different national contexts.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

3

Number of participants 16Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners CCOO + ETUC


Code

: 15

52

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7M

adrid

(Spa

in)

58



Objectives�� To understand the interplay between gender and legislation; why a gender

perspective is fundamental and not merely a politically correct burden; the distinction between sex and gender; positive actions and under what conditions; identity versus difference; equality vs inequality, the fundamental distinction between man and woman, etc.

Target audience

Trade Unionists in charge of Education and/or social policies at national & European level.



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Organising and recruiting workers in public services

Short descriptionOrganising/ recruitment of workers is key to ensuring that Trade Unions have the voice, power and representativity for their demands in the work place, sector and in society at large. It will be a prolongation of discussions taking place in EPSU (and includes an organising and social services seminar we are organising with the ETUI) and at our Congress. We wish to take previous activities a step further

Objectives

For a European Federation reflecting upon organising and recruitment is not self-evident as the Federation is not actively involved with organising and recruitment which is a task of the unions. Following different experiences, the objective of the seminar is therefore:�� To consider organising strategies of affiliates unions (in social services).�� To reflect the contribution EPSU can make to the strategies of the affiliated

organisations.The participants will gain knowledge about examples of organising in other countries but also about the way EPSU works and how we can work together as Trade Unions in Europe. Ideally the focus should be on what EPSU can do and how so that we can increase the ‘multiplier’ effect and spread positive (and winning) examples of recruitment and organising.

Target audience

Participants should ideally be involved with their unions’ organising and recruitment strategies and in particular come from EPSU-affiliated unions active in the social services. In practice we expect a mix of those with ‘hands-on organising experience’ and those directing and guiding union organising and recruitment strategies.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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3

Number of participants 20 EPSU-restrictedWorking languages 3Number of days 3Partners EPSU

Education officer Ilaria Costantini Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

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Organising young workers (in particular precarious workers)

9 -11 September 2015

Short descriptionOrganising and recruiting young workers, in particular precarious ones, is a major challenge for Trade Unions: to represent those workers means not only to negotiate better working conditions, but also to reduce inequalities in society. To mobilise young workers and meet their demands requires specific strategies based on organising models and to be adapted to given situations.

Objectives

�� To know and understand the different organising models.�� To share experiences of organising workers, in particular young and precarious

ones.�� To develop strategies, with a project-oriented approach, to run organising

campaigns of young workers, in particular precarious ones.

Target audience

Members of the ETUC Youth Committee.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

3

Number of participants 24Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 3Partners ETUC Youth Committee, FNV -tbc


Code

: 15

52

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9A

mst

erda

m

(the

Net

herl

ands

) tbc



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Organise and communicate to improve Union membership of salaried employees

7-9 October 2015

Short descriptionIn the new economy that is growing in Europe, salaried employees are a large and important part of the workforce. Especially in the private sector, the number of salaried workers is growing rapidly in sectors such as IT and the pharmaceuticals industry. These skilled white-collar workers are often not unionised. In addition, Trade Unions find it difficult to recruit young workers in general, and not only precarious ones. Organising salaried employees is of strategic importance in the efforts to strengthen the action, representativeness and collective bargaining power of Trade Unions.

Objectives

�� To share experiences of organising of and communication with salaried employees run by Trade Unions in Europe.

�� To analyse weaknesses, strengths, threats and opportunities in organising salaried employees, with special attention to young ones.

�� To draw up proposals for the role of the ETUC, PERC, national Confederations and their affiliated Unions in relation to organising these workers.

Target audience

People who are responsible and in charge:�� of the policy of the confederation or affiliated unions; �� of the confederation or affiliated unions’ membership recruitment strategies.

Peda

gogi

cal P

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3

Number of participants18Working languages English, French, ItalianNumber of days Partners TCO Sweden, CISL Italia


Code

: 15

52

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0Fl

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Workplace organising young call centre workers

6-7 May 2015

Short descriptionA two-day seminar to help national Trade Unionists and shop stewards to understand the difficulties regarding workplace organising in call centres. The training should provide participants with the possibility to identify the main obstacles to organising young call-centre workers. Moreover, participants should develop adequate organising strategies for call centres that they can implement at national/company level.

Objectives

�� To identify the main obstacles to organising young call-centre workers.�� To share practices on how to organise young call-centre workers.�� To develop adequate organising strategies for call centres that they can

implement at national/company level.

Target audience

UNI Europa affiliates representing call-centre workers from across Europe, especially young Trade Unionists (under 35 years old), from both national union and company level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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3

Number of participants 25Working languages EN, FR, DE, ESNumber of days 2Partners UNI Europa ICTS


Code

: 15

52

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3Br

usse

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elgi

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5-9 October 2015

Empowerment of Trade Union representatives for the work in the European Railway Agency

Short descriptionThe ETF is member of the Administrative Board of ERA (European Railway Agency) and entitled to send Trade Union experts to the ERA technical and safety working groups. The Trade Union representatives have to act in a qualified, effective and efficient manner in the committees and working groups of the ERA. In order to preserve the highest possible level of labour and social standards in this harmonisation process, the ETF needs competent representatives in the ERA bodies. The training is designed to equip the ETF representatives in ERA with the right competences.

Objectives

�� To describe the role of EU institutions.�� To explain the EU decision-making process.�� To describe the structure and functioning of ERA, the ETF general policy in

the field of railway interoperability and safety.�� To identify the labour policy impact in the technology-oriented debates.�� To place detailed decisions in a broader political context.�� To use a common (technical) English vocabulary.

Target audience

Already accredited and future ETF Trade Union experts and representatives in the working groups and governing bodies of the European Railway Agency. Trade Union members who are part of a supporting network for the technical Trade Union experts.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

3

Number of participants 20Working languages EN, FR, DENumber of days Module 1: 3 days; Module 2: 3 daysPartners ETF


Code

: 15

52

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4Se

sim

bra

(Por

tuga

l)


Working Conditions

and Quality of Employment

66

Working Conditions and Quality of Employment

Effects of austerity and economic governance on collective bargaining. Developing a Trade Union strategy

9 -11 September 2015

Short descriptionThe austerity measures and the ‘CSR’ (country specific recommendations) have a continuing effect on collective bargaining in Europe. This is visible in the results of the negotiation rounds, but even more so in the continued attacks and in some cases breakdowns of the collective bargaining systems. This last element is most visible in eastern and especially southern Europe where the effects of the Troika and CSR measures were most heavily felt. But in reality the pressure is felt everywhere. Whether it is on the coverage rate of the agreements, the encompassing labour market regulations or the basic collective bargaining regulations. We need to study what is going on in the different countries, but especially to share and coordinate our strategies as well as develop new common strategies throughout Europe.

Objectives

Participants need to bring a clear input from their own country situation and, especially, to develop an understanding and analytical overview of the strategies used. The overall purpose is to enable participants to better understand the developments and tendencies in their own countries and to better promote coordinated strategies. To this end, the contacts achieved during the seminar are essential. The understanding must be that no one is alone in experiencing these developments, for all are having to deal with with an equally coordinated action and strategy on the part of the Commission (and Troika), national governments and employers. This is a strategy for which, in a spirit of European solidarity, we have to develop common answers.Therefore several elements need to be discussed, ranging from more traditional and/or renewed collective bargaining tools – like wages, redistribution of income from capital to wages, or a new working time strategy – to common actions against the more politically oriented attacks. Participants should leave with a clear understanding of these possible orientations.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

3

Number of participants 20 Restricted to industriAll affiliated organisationsWorking languages 3Number of days 3Partners industriAll

Education officer Marie CarajSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

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1D

enm

ark


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Target audience

The target audience for this seminar are persons who are occupied and /or active in the real collective bargaining rounds in their countries and/or helping to develop and discuss their Trade Union’s strategy or goals in the collective bargaining rounds.


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Coordination of European Industrial Sectorial Social Dialogue

Short descriptionPreparatory workshops on the first day (with and without interpretation) where participants from European and national levels will exchange on the main objectives of the course, followed by a seminar on the second day, with participation if possible of a SD unit representative on the issue of European Social dialogue policy.

Objectives

�� Evaluation of the European Social Dialogue policy.�� Evaluation of industriAll Europe sectoral Social Dialogue activities.�� Exchange of ideas to towards industriAll Europe SD strategy 2016-2020.

Target audience

�� Representatives of industriAll Europe Social Dialogue Policy Committee. �� Chairs and representatives of the sectorial Social Dialogue committees.�� Relevant policy advisers.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

3

Number of participants 30 – Restricted to IndustriAllWorking languages 3Number of days 2Partners industriAll European Trade Union

Education officer Marie CarajSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

-02

2



69


Collective bargaining and its social dimension for the progress of the welfare state

Short descriptionConsidering the frequent changes in the law, the heterogeneity at the European level, and the impact of the changes on the labour world, collective bargaining is increasingly required to provide the answer to current challenges and to the problems of the new generation.

Objectives

�� To identify different models and characteristics of collective bargaining in different European countries.

�� To exchange experiences and good practices of using collective agreements in promoting Social Dialogue for the progress of the welfare state.

�� To discover new contents for collective agreements (like contents to promote work-life balance, equality, diversity and inclusion).

Target audience

Trade Union officers in charge of Collective Bargaining at national or sectoral level. Trade Union trainers at national level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

3

Number of participants 18Working languages IT, EN, PTNumber of days 3Partners CISL, CGTP, GWU


Code

: 15

52

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9Fl

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(Ital

y)


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Prevention of informal economy-global issue

Short descriptionOrganisations must contribute to preventing the informal economy in order to protect workers’ rights to decent work, equal pay and high pension guarantees. Trade Union officers have to be promoters of the arguments against the informal economy. This will also contribute to the ILO campaign against forced labour. Trade Unions must be involved in transition programmes from informal to formal economy in compliance with the fundamental principles of decent work and social justice. Common ground with authorities can be the link between undeclared work and tax evasion and social degradation. Social Dialogue must be recognised as one of the main instruments for the regulation of the informal economy.

Objectives

�� To exchange on the practice and impacts of informal work.�� To identify main actors and practices of informal work.�� To assess short-term and long-term damage caused by the informal economy.�� To reflect on how to enhance social dialogue as one of the main tools to increase

prevention of the informal economy.

Target audience

Trade Unions in charge of social policies at national and European levels.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

4

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 3Partners CITUB + TBC


Code

: 15

52

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9So

fia (B

ulga

ria)



71


Financial markets: too opaque and powerful for Trade Unions?

17-19 November 2015

Short descriptionFinancial markets are said to be opaque (reserved for experts) and powerful (cannot be controlled). Financial crises are the culmination of the absence of democratic public authorities and regulations. Since 2008, even the G20 has recognised that financial markets are not self-regulating and that financial stability must be a political objective. What has been done since then? At what cost? Are Trade Unions involved in any financial markets regulation process? What about the tax on financial transactions? Who rules the EU?

Objectives

�� Exchange on national and European Trade Unions’ understanding of the financial markets and mechanisms.

�� Identify the vulnerability of Trade Unions.�� Reflect on common Trade Union strategy towards financial markets regulation.

Target audience

Trade Unionists with economic background.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

5

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners TUC + TBC


Code

: 15

52

-01

4


72



Moral harassment: identification, tools and Trade Union practice

8-10 December 2015

Short descriptionThe context of crisis is contributing to a rise in cases of moral harassment. It is necessary to speak about this matter, especially as moral harassment is difficult to prove while, moreover, its significant is frequently underestimated.

Objectives

�� Identify cases of moral harassment.�� Exchange on EU directives and other International tools on moral harassment.�� Share knowledge and good practices between participants.�� Take the topic to the European level so as to better fight moral harassment.

Target audience

Trade Union officers with responsibility for anti-discrimination policy at national and European level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

5

Number of participants 20Working languages 2Number of days 2Partners CGTP-IN + TBC


Code

: 15

52

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5Li

sbon

(Por

tuga

l)



73


Interregional Trade Union cooperation

16 -17 December 2015

Short descriptionTrans-regional cooperation of social partners is a topic which is not well known in Poland and neighbouring countries (except Germany). It would be useful to hear experience of such cooperation from other regions in Europe.

Objectives

�� To raise knowledge on the trans-regional cooperation of social partners.�� To get to know good practices on trans-regional cooperation in Europe.

Target audience

Trade Unionists responsible for international cooperation, especially between regions on borders.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

5

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 2Partners OPZZ + TBC


Code

: 15

52

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4Po

land


74


Workshop ‘The European semester process: Teachers’ Trade Unions influencing the national Education and training reforms, programmes and budget’

15-17 April 2015

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

5

Number of participants 23Working languages EN / FR Number of days 2, 5Partners ETUCE

Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

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1Ba

rcel

ona

(Spa

in)

Short descriptionThe European Commission and the Education Council have recently focused on teachers’ and trainers’ competences: �� 2014 European Commission report on guiding principles for professional

development of trainers in VET includes a list of recommendations to policy makers to improve the competences of trainers.

�� 2014 Council conclusion on Teacher Education highlighted the need to improve competences of teachers in all sectors. ETUCE reacted to this text with a position paper.

�� 2013 European Alliance for Apprenticeship was signed by the Social Partners and the Lithuanian Presidency. ETUCE signed a pledge to increase understanding among teachers and trainers on the importance of quality apprenticeship.

�� 2012 ETUCE adopted a policy paper to improve VET, which is in the phase of implementation.

Objectives

The general aim of the training is to provide information on how to improve required competences of trainers and teachers in all forms of VET, with a special focus on apprenticeship.Specific aims: �� To better understand EU policies on trainers’ and teachers’ skills and

competence development.�� To recognize the different possibilities of implementing EU policies on

improving teachers’ and trainers competences.�� To visit a VET school or company to get more inside views on trainers

competences and apprenticeship.


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�� To compare the different implementation procedures and developments at national and local levels.

�� To share and analyse good Trade Union practices.�� To share methods and materials produced at the European and national levels.�� To compare and evaluate those methods and materials.

Target audience

Trade Unionists dealing with VET.


Project Management

and Financing

78


Project Management and Financing

How to apply the financial rules?

25-26 June 2015

Short descriptionA high level of educational cooperation and partnership requires a proper understanding of the financial and accountability rules. The renewal of Trade Union leadership renews organisations but can involve a loss of specific expertise. At the same time, the European rules applicable are subject to change and updating.This training allows a deeper understanding of the rules currently applicable so as to foster more efficient procedures and better results.

Objectives

�� To identify and recognise the applicable European rules.�� To recognize and to discuss the internal ETUI procedures.�� To illustrate misunderstandings and to solve difficulties.�� To share practices.

Target audience

Heads of finance or accounting.Officers responsible for training management.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

1

Number of participants 24Working languages 3Number of days 2Partners

Education officer Ulisses Garrido Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

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elgi

um)



79


Intermediate level course, project management for Trade Union representatives

16-20 November 2015

Short descriptionThe ETUI has since 2011 been developing a set of training courses designed to equip Trade Union officers with skills in project work and project management. The result is a certified three-level training programme designed to address Trade Union project needs at regional, national and European levels. This course is certified in cooperation with the Edinburgh College and TUC.

Objectives

To provide an introduction to planning and managing Trade Union projects in a European context. The learner will: �� Be able to draft a project outline relevant to a union organisation or workplace

setting; �� Be able to prepare a detailed schedule and budget for a Trade Union project; �� Be able to apply tools and techniques for the effective management of a project; �� Be able to identify potential problems and solutions; �� Know how to evaluate a Trade Union project; �� Be able to devise appropriate strategies for dissemination of a Trade Union

project.

Target audience

Members of European project teams, as well those in charge of national or regional projects. All participants should have successfully completed the Introductory Level course Project Work for Trade Union Representatives, delivered by their national organisation.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

2

Number of participants 20Working languages 3 Number of days 4Partners EFJ


Code

: 15

52

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9Tu

rkey


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Advanced level course: project management for Trade Union representatives

22-25 September and 15-16 December, 2015

Short descriptionThe preparation of the training which will address a more experienced European Trade Union project team members, with the aim of focussing more on soft skills such as leadership, communication, problem solving, etc.

Objectives

�� To discover and agree on a common framework for the new advanced-level training on project management.

�� To define the aims and the requirements for this training.�� To design the training modules.�� To develop materials and imagine new training delivery tools.

Target audience

The tutors team, members of the ‘TTUPO - project work and management’ network.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

2

Number of participants 8Working languages EN, FRNumber of days 4Partners

Education officer Valerica Dumitrescu Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

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0Cy

prus



81


The EU programme EaSI

24 - 26 February 2016

Short descriptionThe training will present to national Trade Union Confederations and European national Federations the content of the Programme EaSI – ‘Employment and Social Innovation’, as well as available EU funding opportunities to implement transnational Trade Union projects related to social dialogue and employment policies.

Objectives

�� To inform potential project promoters about EU funding opportunities for European social dialogue activities.

�� To present the EU Programme ‘Employment and Social Innovation’.�� To improve the quality of project proposals submitted to the European

Commission.�� To support the setting up of transnational project partnerships.

Target audience

Project promoters and managers from national Trade Unions Confederations and European industry Federations in charge of handling European funded projects.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

3

Number of participants 20Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 3Partners ETUC


Code

: 15

52

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6Br

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ls (B

elgi

um)


82



EU funding for Health and Safety projects

1-3 July 2015

Short descriptionThis course is a follow-up to several training activities delivered in the past by the ETUI, in cooperation with the ETUC, at the request of the Workers’ Group of the Advisory Committee for Health and Safety. The course presents the main 2014-2020 funding opportunities at EU level for Trade Unions to implement projects focused on health and safety at work places.

Objectives

�� To inform participants about the different EU grants related to Health and Safety at work available in the framework of the programming period 2014-2020.

�� To provide participants with procedures and knowledge for applying to EU funds.

�� To improve skills in developing projects at different levels in the field of Health and Safety.

�� To share experiences and give the opportunity for building potential project partnerships.

Target audience

Members of the Workers’ Group of the Advisory Committee for Health and Safety at work; national Trade Union officers, members of national tripartite bodies for Health and Safety; project officers from ETUC-affiliated organisations.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

4

Number of participants 20Working languages English, CzechNumber of days 3Partners ETUC, ČMKOSEducation officer Ilaria Costantini Secretariat Sylviane Mathy Co

de: 1

55

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33

Prag

ue (C

zech

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ublic

)


Languages

and Communication

84


Languages and Communication

English language and communication course for Trade Unionists - Intermediate level

7-13 June 2015

Short descriptionOur courses aim at empowering Trade Unionists to communicate constructively, openly and more effectively.Developing your argumentation skills in a multi-cultural group helps you to achieve your goals.By helping Trade Unionists to improve their communication skills, we are also opening up the path to making networking with other Trade Unionists across borders easier and more effective.Overcoming the fear of speaking is one of the most important steps towards discussing and arguing in favour of our Trade Union positions at the European level.

Objectives

�� To enable Trade Union officers with a basic level of English to operate more effectively in a transnational English-speaking environment.

�� To empower Trade Union members to communicate constructively, openly and more effectively.

�� To develop one’s argumentation skills in a multi-cultural group so as to help one achieve set goals.

�� To improve communication skills such as networking, leading discussions, making presentations, acquiring language skills and specialised Trade Union vocabulary.

Target audience

Full-time officers or representatives with international responsibilities having at least an intermediate knowledge of English.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

2

Number of participants 16Working languages ENNumber of days 6Partners

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

-95

7Lj

ublja

na (S

love

nia)



85


English language and communication course for EWCs

Short descriptionOur courses aim at empowering Trade Unionists to communicate constructively, openly and more effectively.Developing your argumentation skills in a multi-cultural group helps you to achieve your goals. By helping Trade Unionists to improve their communication skills, we are also opening up the path to making networking with other Trade Unionists across borders easier and more effective.Overcoming the fear of speaking is one of the most important steps towards discussing and arguing in favour of our Trade Union positions at the European level.

Objectives

�� To bring together EWC representatives with an intermediate level of English and enable them to improve their ability to communicate in an English-speaking environment.

�� To enable EWC members from different plants and countries to communicate clearly with each other, strengthen their solidarity as a group and participate as effectively as possible in their company’s EWC.

�� To empower Trade Union members to communicate constructively, openly and more effectively.

�� To improve communication skills such as networking, leading discussions, making presentations, acquiring language skills and specialised Trade Union vocabulary.

Target audience

European Works Council members and full-time officers with responsibilities for European Works Councils with at least an intermediate knowledge of English.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

4


Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

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8Yo

rk (U

K)


86



Verbal communication for effective Trade Union action

17-19 June 2015

Short descriptionThe course, being run for the second time, focuses on verbal communication and soft skills for Trade Union activities. In particular, the voice is an essential tool for communication and interaction when unionists have to discuss, negotiate and mobilise. A better use of the voice and related soft skills can reinforce the effectiveness of Unions’ actions.

Objectives

�� To understand how effective verbal communication has a positive impact on Trade Union activities.

�� To provide participants with a toolbox for the sovereign use of the voice.�� To help participants in further developing their vocal skills as speakers.

Target audience

Trade Unionists, in particular young officers, dealing with complex conversational situations in national and transnational contexts.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

5

Number of participants 18Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 3Partners ÖGB


Code

: 15

52

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8V

ienn

a (A

ustr

ia)



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Training Trade Union activists for European Actions

27-29 January 2016

Short descriptionEPSU has organised several actions with affiliated Unions and in different sectors. Bearing in mind specific situations and objectives, actions may include not only demonstrations and strikes but also peculiar initiatives aimed at reinforcing the position of Trade Unions. Any action, in particular if innovative and run at European level, requires strategic planning and has to be implemented using the appropriate tools and methods.

Objectives

�� To analyse how TU actions are run at European level and how they can be effective.

�� To share national TU experiences of planning and running actions on specific issues.

�� To develop a strategic plan for potential European actions, using available tools, including social media.

Target audience

Campaigners and organisers of national Trade Union Organisations affiliated to EPSU.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

5

Number of participants 20Working languages English, French, SpanishNumber of days 3Partners EPSU


Code

: 15

52

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4Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)


88



Online learning programme in English for European Trade Unionists

Short descriptionThe online courses provided by the ETUI cover 2 levels, low-Intermediate to Intermediate, and Intermediate to upper-Intermediate. They are part of the language and communication training programme delivered by the ETUI every year. Each course has a duration of 6 months.

Objectives

�� To enable users to become familiar with the specific vocabulary of Trade Unions.

�� To allow users to access a multilingual glossary.�� To enable users to develop communication skills: writing emails, reports,

giving presentations, public speaking, among others.�� To provide users with an opportunity to exchange information and views

about current key issues through communicative activities with other Trade Unionists in English.

�� To develop participants’ understanding of current Trade Union issues in Europe.

�� To provide self-assessment through assignments, both written and spoken, with feedback and corrections from the eTutor.

Levels:�� Low-Intermediate to Intermediate level �� Intermediate to upper-Intermediate level

Target audience

Trade Union members

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

7

Number of participants Working languages ENNumber of days 6 monthsPartners

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 15

52

-95

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e le

arni

ng

prog

ram

me


Eurotrainers

90


Eurotrainers

Eurotrainers – level 1


Short descriptionThe training of Eurotrainers is designed to develop the individual teaching skills of trainers from member organisations, as an investment in the future of their organisations’ teaching strategies.This training aims to extend the scope of the learning programmes beyond the national level and to give them a European dimension, setting the priority on a European Trade Union identity and greater visibility for the ETUC and the ETUI, in line with current and future needs.

Objectives

�� Describe and compare Trade Union structures and their adult education processes within Europe.

�� Develop multicultural issues in Trade Union education regarding the influence of cultural differences, gender, and Trade Union cultures in a training environment.

�� Identify ETUC and ETUI functions and structure.�� Put into practice different methodological approaches used in Trade Union

training.�� Present a training session bearing in mind the importance of the existing Trade

Union realities and values in Europe.�� Analyse acquired training skills by using specific tools (self-assessment and

portfolio) so as to lead to a validation of competences.

Target audience

Participants will be trainers who have completed a national basic training programme and have gained experience of union training accredited by their organisation.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

2

Number of participants 16Working languages EN / FR Number of days 5Partners SEK

Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Carine Boon

Code

: 15

52

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2Pr

otar

as (C

ypru

s)



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Pedagogical workshop ‘Active learning methodologies’ 1

November 2015

Short descriptionPedagogical training workshop for Eurotrainers working closely with the ETUI in delivering training.

Objectives

�� To understand the educational approaches of active learning.�� To reflect on the different designations of active learning and what they mean

in a TU context. �� To match teaching and learning methods to active learning.�� To recognise the role of the tutor in active learning methods.�� To reflect on one’s own planning and teaching in order to identify good

practice.�� To put in place some active learning activities and techniques which can be

useful in adult learning.

Target audience

Participants in ETT courses and Trade Union members responsible for delivering training within their organisations.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

3

Number of participants 16Working languages EN / FRNumber of days 3Partners ILO ACTRAV


Code

: 15

52

-05

3Tu

rin (I

taly

)


92


Eurotrainers

Pedagogical workshop ‘ePortfolio: an educational and assessment tool’ 1

16-17 June 2015

Short descriptionHelp participants in ETT trainings to understand the importance of this self-evaluation tool and different IT tools available for building an ePortfolio.

Objectives

�� Understand the objectives of a Portfolio and its benefits.�� Point out the advantages of building an ePortfolio in the assessment process

as a tool for educational management.�� Acknowledge the importance of using the ePortfolio throughout the ETT

process.�� Develop one’s skills in creating and developing an ePortfolio.�� Actively apply ICT competences and tools in ePortfolio building.

Target audience

Participants who have completed ETT1 training and others who are building their ePortfolio.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

4

Number of participants 14Working languages EN / FR Number of days 2Partners


Code

: 15

52

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4Br

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ls (B

elgi

um)



93


Pedagogical workshop ‘ePortfolio: study cases and sharing of examples and material’ 2

December 2015

Short descriptionHelp tutors from the Eurotrainers network to work directly on ePortfolio examples.

Objectives

�� Develop one’s skills in creating and developing an ePortfolio.�� Compare and analyse different ePortfolios elaborated so far by their coaches.�� Exchange on different tools used.�� Actively apply ICT competences and tools in ePortfolio building.�� Point out any difficulties in understanding the contents or layout of any of the

portfolios received.

Target audience

Participants will be members of the Eurotrainers network, who are or will be coaching ETT participants and Lille University.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

4

Number of participants 11Working languages EN / FR Number of days 2Partners


Code

: 15

52

-05

5Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)


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Eurotrainers

Pedagogical workshop ‘Coaching - work on the existing ePortfolios’

February 2015

Short descriptionDeveloping the skills of Eurotrainers in their task of tutoring ETT participants in the building up of their Portfolios. This is a joint project with the University of Lille, who will closely assist Eurotrainers in the tutoring of participants to guarantee that the necessary criteria for accreditation are met.

Objectives

�� Explain the coaching process.�� Recognize coaching as a new skill to be developed by Eurotrainers.�� Define the ETUI approach on coaching for the training of Eurotrainers.�� Develop skills in the use of coaching methodologies and techniques.�� Analyse the role and mission of the coach during a learning process.�� Illustrate coaching techniques.�� Coordinate and evaluate with the University of Lille possible existing problems

with the current ePortfolios.

Target audience

Participants will be trainers from the ETT network who are coaching other experienced Trade Union educators in the elaboration of their ePortfolio.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

4

Number of participants 10Working languages EN / FR Number of days 2Partners Lille University

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Carine Boon

Code

: 15

52

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7Br

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ls (B

elgi

um)



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NETYL - Network of European Training of Young (Trade Union) Leaders

May 2015

Short descriptionThe quality of trainers who deliver the ‘European training for young Trade Union leaders’ (ETC) is of vital importance. More diverse participants and a rapidly changing and globalised socio-economic context have required a continuous development of this course. A network of qualified trainers has been set up to maintain the training standards of the ETC.

Objectives

�� To maintain and improve the current skills in (ETC) training and assessment.�� To review and update the competency standards for ETC as appropriate.�� To ensure the quality, relevance and professionalism of the training.

Target audience

12 experienced Eurotrainers, who have already been involved in delivering the ETC training or are capable of becoming involved in its future developments.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5

Number of participants 12Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners


Code

: 15

52

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6Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)


96


Eurotrainers

E-learning network – (ELEN)

10-11 December 2015

Short descriptionThe experience and the skills of trainers who deliver training at distance assure the quality of the e-learning that the ETUI seeks to develop. A rapidly changing set of available tools and the specific needs of a multicultural environment require the development of adequate and innovative solutions. The contribution given by the qualified trainers who are members of this network will guarantee and keep up the training standards of the ETUI.

Objectives

�� To set, review and update the tools and methodology to be used in ETUI distance learning.

�� To ensure the quality, relevance and professionalism of the ETUI e-learning.

Target audience

12 experienced Eurotrainers, who have already been involved in delivering distance training and are capable of becoming involved in the future development of ETUI e-learning.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5

Number of participants 12Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners


Code

: 15

52

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5Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)



97


27 October 2015

Network Project Management

Short descriptionAnnual meeting of the project management team, together with organisations supporting the ETUI strategy on project work and management.

Objectives

�� To advise on, propose, review, and comment on the overall progress of the training work on project management and its direction.

Target audience

The tutors’ team, members of the ‘TTUPO - project work and management’ network.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

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5



Code

: 15

52

-04

7Be

rlin

(Ger

man

y)


98


Eurotrainers

Trade Union training centres network

January 2016

Short descriptionEverywhere in Europe there are schools and training centres that work closely with Trade Unions. They have accumulated experience in training methodologies, training techniques, use of education technology and production of techno-pedagogical resources.We are preparing a network of competences and community of practice that will enable the sharing of all these existing resources.

Objectives

�� Exchange experiences and practices in Trade Union training as regards methodologies and education technology.

�� Share useful and relevant information among all the organisations.�� Promote the creation, experimentation and innovation of shared knowledge.�� Identify and anticipate the common needs of future learners.�� Support the development of technical and scientific innovation in these

subjects.

Target audience

The participants will be members of Trade Union centres or schools linked to each organisation. They must be practitioners and, thus, trainers, tutors, training stakeholders, school directors connected with Trade Union training centres and schools or with Trade Union education departments.

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cal P

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5

Number of participants 45Working languages EN / FRNumber of days 2Partners

Education officer Gabriela Portela, Ulisses GarridoSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 15

52

-05

6H

elsi

nki (

Finl

and)

(tbc

)



99


ePortfolio and accreditation process

January 2016

Short descriptionMembers of the Eurotrainers’ network will need to get regular feedback from Lille University on the state of each of the portfolios on which they will be working. As part of their coaching tasks, it is important that the members/coaches share their coaching experiences as well as problems they may be facing with the ePortfolios elaborated by participants to ETT courses.

Objectives

�� Exchange experiences and practices as regards analysis of the different ePortfolios.

�� Share useful and relevant information with representatives from Lille University, which may serve as an indicator of the results achieved.

�� Identify and anticipate some problems linked to the elaboration of the ePortfolios and the accreditation of competences.

�� Support the network members with their coaching tasks.

Target audience

The participants will be members of the Eurotrainers network who will be coaching participants and member(s) of Lille University (the accreditation body).

Peda

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cal P

athw

ay P

5

Number of participants 10Working languages EN / FRNumber of days 2Partners Lille University


Code

: 15

52

-05

8Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)


100


Eurotrainers

Network of European Works Council Trainers (the N.E.T.)

Peda

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5 Short descriptionThe coordination of the network of European Works Council trainers (the N.E.T.) requires continuous exchange and communication, as well as regular workshops to share experiences and develop new materials. Since 2009, an annual workshop for EWC trainers has been organised. It is the intention to continue this effort in 2015-2016.

Objectives

�� The workshop has the twofold aim of, on the one hand, strengthening the pedagogical skills of the participants and working on new training materials and, on the other hand of allowing the network members to share experiences with each other and discuss practical aspects concerning the organisation of EWC training with the ETUI Education department. This year, the focus will be on using the newly to be developed training materials on financial analysis.

Target audience

Members of the Network of EWC Trainers (the N.E.T.)

Number of participants 15Working languages ENNumber of days 2,5Partners EWPCC

Education officer Andrea Husen-BradleySecretariat Ljuba Radman

Code

: 15

52

-90

5Ba

rcel

ona

(Spa

in)



101


19 May 2015

Eurotrainers network meeting

Short descriptionJoint work on the preparation of materials, contents and issues related to the training of Eurotrainers.

Objectives

�� To prepare pedagogical material and plan pedagogical activities for the design of ETT1 and ETT2 trainings.

�� To promote a European trainers’ training standard (required skills, quality of the training process and pedagogical methodologies).

�� To organise and train a group of Trade Union educators to deliver the Eurotrainers training (preparatory meetings, ETT trainings and evaluation meetings).

�� To support and assist participants involved in the Eurotrainers process for the elaboration of the Portfolio.

�� To develop a high standard of pedagogical professionalism in course development, delivery and evaluation, as well as in the exchange of ideas and pedagogical expertise.

�� To give support to other pedagogical workshops organised by the ETUI.�� To sponsor the ETUI training activities at national level.�� To transpose the education guidelines approved by the Pedagogical Committee

when designing ETUI trainings.�� To have a yearly meeting with all the members of the network.�� To develop the skills of members during the network meetings and share

experiences of training.

Target audience

The members are experienced Trade Union educators who have already completed the ETT training process and who will work closely with an ETUI Education officer.

Peda

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cal P

athw

ay P

5

Number of participants 10Working languages EN / FRNumber of days 1Partners

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Carine Boon

Code

: 15

52

-95

5Br

usse

ls (B

elgi

um)


102


Eurotrainers

Training trainers on project work

23-26 February 2016

Short descriptionThe ETUI has been developing, since 2011, a set of training courses designed to equip Trade Union officers with skills in project work and project management. The result is a certified three-level training programme designed to address Trade Union project needs at regional, national and European levels. This course is certified in cooperation with the Edinburgh College and TUC.

Objectives

�� To become familiar with ETUI training materials and resources on Project Work.

�� To become familiar with course accreditation and training methodology used by ETUI.

�� To successfully deliver the ETUI’s Introductory level 1 course ‘Project Work for Trade Union Representatives’.

�� To roll out further editions of the introductory level 1 course on a cascading basis at national level.

Target audience

Experienced Trade Union trainers who ideally also have experience of project work.

Peda

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cal P

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6

Number of participants 15Working languages 2Number of days 4Partners SAK


Code

: 15

52

-04

8


Participation costs by country

EuropeanTrade Union Institute

Bd du Roi Albert II, 51210 BrusselsBelgium

Tel.: +32 (0)2 224 04 70Fax: +32 (0)2 224 05 [email protected]

26 years of experience in training Trade Unionists

Etui courses catalogue 2015 2016 en

Documents

Transcript of Etui courses catalogue 2015 2016 en