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Course Programme2014 – 2015 —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 over-view can be consulted to get the latest news about new courses and other activities.

The ETUI can also be followed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ETUI_orgVideo recording of ETUI’s main conferences can be found via its YouTube channel:http://www.youtube.com/etuivideos

EuropeanTrade Union InstituteBd du Roi Albert II, 51210 Brussels

Tel.: +32 2 224 05 22 - +32 2 224 05 29

Fax: +32 2 224 05 20 [email protected] www.etui.org

Contact : Nathalie De Vits, [email protected]© ETUI aisbl, Brussels 2014. All rights reserved. Graphic design: João Nuno RepresasIllustrations: Juan Mendez

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 2014 -2015

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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�� 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

Innovative New subjects and

new methods every year

Attentive to changes,

whilst anticipating new needs

E cient Evaluation by the

participants proves it is useful on a day-to-day

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Powerful contributes to a

more e cient trade union activity with more competent

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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 ad-vance 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 partici-pants.

The selection process takes account of how well applicants fit the defined profile, but


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that is not the sole criterion. Consideration is also given to the number of partici-pants per organisation, per country and per working language, gender diversity, embodying the 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 organ-isations which sent participants receive any feedback on their performance?At present we cannot say that there will be a generalised or systematic assessment.

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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.

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 qualifica-tions operates at national level. For this reason we are already working in close col-laboration with the TUC in the UK, whose support has been invaluable.

Independently from this process, all participants will receive a certificate of partici-pation, 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]

STÉPHANE BOUILLON Position: Administrative assistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 04 53; +32 (0)495 30 08 84Email: [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]

MARINA GORDIJNPosition: Administrative assistantTelephone: +32 (0)2 224 04 56Email: [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

Reference Education Officer Project title

1452-013 Marie Caraj Industrial Policy Summer School 2014

1452-014 Marie Caraj Coordinating the activities of the collective bargaining and social policy experts, with an aim at better understanding the functioning in the different countries and the difficulties encountered

1452-015 Marie Caraj Coordination of Collective Bargaining in Public Services

1452-016 Marie Caraj Posting work and cross-border cooperation

1452-017 Marie Caraj UNI Europa Winter School

1452-018 Marie Caraj Stress and Policeforce

1452-019 Marie Caraj Understand Economy in Social Europe-The Investment Plan

1452-020 Marie Caraj Green and Social Sustainable Development

1452-021 Marie Caraj European economy, employment and social policies

1452-022 Marie Caraj Plan Austerity and Trade Unions Strategies Across Europe

1452-023 Marie Caraj Trade Union communication: priorities and strategies

1452-024 Marie Caraj High training week for experienced leaders

1452-025 Valerica Dumitrescu European training for young trade union leaders week 3


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1452-028 Valerica Dumitrescu NETYL- Network for European Training of Young (Trade Union) Leaders

1452-029 Valerica Dumitrescu Future of employment in Europe - a new path for Europe

1452-030 Valerica Dumitrescu Trade union renewal

1452-031 Valerica Dumitrescu Youth and Social Dialogue

1452-032 Valerica Dumitrescu Trade unions, the investment plan and the European Semester

1452-033 Valerica Dumitrescu Rising in-work poverty and social inequalities

1452-034 Valerica Dumitrescu Modernising trade union organisations

1452-035 Valerica Dumitrescu Training young European trade union leader

1452-036 Valerica Dumitrescu Organising and recruiting workers in public sector

1452-037 Valerica Dumitrescu European Capital Cities and Tus - jobs and Sustainaible Development

1452-038 Ilaria Costantini How to monitor and influence implementation of EU financial legislation in a national context from a trade union perspective

1452-039 Ilaria Costantini Intermediate level course, Project management Trade Union representatives

1452-040 Ilaria Costantini Training Trainers in project work

1452-041 Ilaria Costantini How to monitor and influence the EU decision-making process from a Trade Union perspective

1452-042 Ilaria Costantini EU funding for health and safety projects

1452-043 Ilaria Costantini The Structural Funds 2014-2020

1452-044 Ilaria Costantini Austerity and impact on HS at work

1452-045 Ilaria Costantini EU Programme Employment and Social Innovation

1452-046 Ilaria Costantini Network Project management

1452-047 Ilaria Costantini Internet and Trade Unions

1452-048 Ilaria Costantini Enhancing territorial dimension of social dialogue in EU MS: institutions, taxation and social policies

1452-049 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop on Active Learning

1452-050 Gabriela Portela Workshop "Labour and Union adult Education - experiences, current practices, objectives, self-concepts"

1452-051 Gabriela Portela Workshop "Teachers' TUs in quality assurance in all forms of Vocational Education and Training"


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1452-052 Gabriela Portela Online Learning programme in English for European trade Unionist

1452-053 Gabriela Portela Accreditation of Eurotrainers training - joint work with the University of Lille

1452-054 Gabriela Portela Eurotrainer 1

1452-055 Gabriela Portela Eurotrainers 1 - II

1452-056 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop I - "ePortfolio: an educational and assessment tool"

1452-057 Gabriela Portela Pedagogical workshop II - "Coaching: a new skill for Eurotrainers"

1452-058 Gabriela Portela English language and communication course for Trade unionists - Intermediate level

1452-059 Gabriela Portela English language and communication course for EWCs

1452-060 Gabriela Portela French language and communication course for Trade Unionists

1452-061 Gabriela Portela Eurotrainers network meeting

1452-062 Gabriela Portela Language tutors network

1452-063 Gabriela Portela Trade union training centres network

1452-064 Bruno Demaître EWCs, SE Rep Bodies and Special Negotiating Bodies (company courses)

1452-065 Bruno Demaître Assistance and expertise for EWC related initiatives from ETUC affiliates

1452-066 Bruno Demaître Network of European works council Trainers (the N.E.T.)

1452-067 Bruno Demaître Coordination of Training For EWCs

1452-068 Bruno Demaître EWCs - linking national and European information and consultation procedures

1452-901 Bruno Demaître The practice of EWCs and SE representative bodies I

1452-902 Bruno Demaître The practice of EWCs and SE representative bodies II

1452-903 Bruno Demaître Training for board-level employee representatives in European Companies (SE)

1452-904 Bruno Demaître Manuals for European Worker Representatives part II: Communication

1452-905 Bruno Demaître Information and Consultation legislation in the EU acquis

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Short descriptionThe collective bargaining reforms and the wage formations are monitored during the European Semester, but still the Social partners have poor influence on the European Semester. The training will come to enhance trade union capacity to be consulted at national level during the European Semester

Objectives

�� To describe the structure of the European Semester;�� To explain the ETUC Coordination strategy on wages and collective

Bargaining;�� To apply tools to monitor and report the national trends relevant to collective

bargaining and wages.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge with collective bargaining coordination at national level. Trade union trainers.

Number of participants 25Working languages English, French, German, SpanishNumber of days 2Partners UNI Europa

Education officer Ilaria Costantini Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

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How to monitor and influence implementation of EU financial legislation in a national context from a trade union perspective

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The training responds to the needs and interest of UNI Europa affiliates in this specific areaof work.

Objectives�� To get acquainted and raise awareness of the EU decision-making process

related to the financial regulations, how to monitor it and implement it at national level;

�� To share experiences and good practices of lobbying;�� To understand what strategies can be used for effective lobbying actions,

focused on coordination and alliance building.

Target audienceTrade union officials from UNI Europa affiliated organisations in charge of financial legislation and EU policy issues.

Number of participants 25Working languages English, French, Italian (passive German, Spanish)Number of days 2Partners UNI Europa


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European institutional issues



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2 Short descriptionThis third course responds to the needs and the interest of the affiliated Trade unions to get knowledge about the EU decision- making process, in order to better influence, campaign and mobilize.

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�� To get acquainted and raise awareness of the EU decision-making process, the knowledge of which is essential for challenging and giving successful opportunities to the trade union movement;

�� To share experiences and good practices of lobbying, mobilizing and campaigning;

�� To set up aspects of a coordinated trade union mobilization and campaigning strategy for influencing the decision making process at sectorial, national and European level;

�� To learn how to establish a communication plan.

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Trade union officers from the following departments of the ETUC affiliated Trade unions: Organisation, European, International, Communication, Policy making and Education.

Number of participants 20Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners UNI Europa


How to monitor and influence the EU decision making process from a Trade Union perspective

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Short descriptionThe collective bargaining reforms and the wage formations are monitored during the European Semester, but still the Social partners have poor influence on the European Semester. The training will come to enhance trade union capacity to be consulted at national level during the European Semester

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�� To describe the structure of the European Semester;�� To explain the ETUC Coordination strategy on wages and collective

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Number of participants 18Working languages French, English, LithuanianNumber of days 3Partners CGSLB, LPS

Education officer Valerica DumitrescuSecretariat Eva Berger

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Economic Crisis and European Semester

Trade union, the investment plan and the European Semester

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Short descriptionThe training is designed to reinforce trade union knowledge and power in Europe. The European training for young trade union leaders is design as a 10 months blended course encouraging learning within a working content. It combines 3 residential seminars (face-to-face activities) with 3 preparatory works and networking intermediated by ICT.

Objectives

�� Develop the capacity to integrate the European and national dimension/perspective into the trade union work;

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

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.

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Number of participants 24Working languages Polish, English, SwedishNumber of days 6Partners Solidarnosc, LO-S, TUC


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European training for young Trade Union leaders week 3

Training future European Trade Union leaders

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Short descriptionThe training is designed to reinforce trade union knowledge and power in Europe. The European training for young trade union leaders is design as a 10 months blended course encouraging learning within a working content. It combines three residential seminars (face-to-face activities) with 3 preparatory works and networking intermediated by ICT.

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Short descriptionThe training is run with ETUI HS Unit and local partner OPZZ, member of HS Workers’ Group. The focus is on the negative impact of austerity measures on HS in general and on the strategic responses of Trade Unions.

Objectives

General aim:�� To identify, develop and implement trade union strategies on H&S facing

the austerity measures at local, enterprise, sectorial, national and European levels.

Specific aims:�� To raise awareness on the consequences of the economic crisis for workers’

health and safety in the Member countries and Candidate countries;�� To exchange good practices and information on different trade union policies

related to the austerity measures.

Target audience

Members of the Workers’ Group of the Advisory Committee for Safety & Health at Work, trade union members of national tripartite bodies for health and safety, national trade union officers in charge with social protection policies.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay B

2

Health and Safety facing austerity: challenges for Trade Unions

Number of participants 20Working languages Polish, English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners OPZZ

Education officer Ilaria Costantini Secretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 14

52

-04

4K

rako

w (

Pola

nd)

Health and Safety

26


Short descriptionAusterity has been mainstreamed in the national and European measures to fight the financial crisis. The measures taken have affected and reduced collective bargaining, labour and trade unions rights. Yet trade unions are an historical actor of European Union and the mechanism of Social Dialogue. The austerity measures trigger social unrest.Thus there is a need to strengthen the trade unions, the status of collective agreements and trade union rights in Europe. In this context it is important to understand how EU legislation relates to ILO conventions and European convention on human rights. This is fundamental in order to develop joint trade union strategies and safeguard the system for collective agreements and autonomy for the social partners. The course will also take into account the different trade unions cultures across Europe and will put forward responses to the crisis based on trade unions experiences.

Objectives

�� Increase the understanding of the impact of the crisis and austerity on labour and trade unions rights;

�� Draw common challenges and possible solutions in line with the spirit of the European Union.

Target audience

European trade unionists in charge of social policy ant national and/or European level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay B

2+4

European economy, employement & social policies – ‘The impact of the economic crisis on labour rights. Trade unions action’

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners TCO, STTK (TJS Study Centre), DGB (to be confirmed)

Education officer Marie Caraj Secretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 14

52

-02

1B

erlin

Economic crisis and the European Semester


27

Short descriptionThe current austerity policies have an impact on the European and National legal dimensions too.Participants to the 2013 seminar in Iceland recommended follow up and dissemination of the reflexions on at least two dimensions related to austerity: economics and law. This course will explore the impact on the law mostly and the possible consequences for the original Union project. The concern raised by trade unions is that the image of Europe might be affected. European Union means peace, democracy, freedom, prosperity for all. Austerity measures have affected all of that. Austerity measures have been justified as emergency measures to face an emergency situation. Austerity measures have been taken in an emergency process that has violated European Union Common Law and National Constitutions. Trade Unions want to contribute to preserving and defending the original Union project.The course will explore national and European trade unions strategies.

Objectives

�� Exchange on trade unions responses to the crisis at national level;�� Identify common legal concerns and explore possible common trade unions

strategies.

Target audience

Trade unionists in charge of legal aspects at national and/or European level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay B

2

Number of participants 18Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners ZSSS (to be confirmed)

Education officer Marie CarajSecretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 14

52

-02

2Lj

ublja

na, S

love

nia

Plan Austerity and Trade Unions Strategies Across Europe

European economic, social and employment policy

28


Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay B

3 Short descriptionThe economic crisis was having important consequences from the social point of view. The impact of the crisis has been translated in a worsening of the well-being of the population, as well as in major difficulties to coverage the social needs. The governments and the international institutions attention is centring more on the economic measures and less on the social consequences on the population (rising poverty).

Objectives

�� Identify how to create solidarity despite inequalities; �� To make participants aware on rising inequalities in Europe, in terms of

access to labour market;�� To compare actual countries situations in terms of inequalities and the impact

of the national reforms on rising inequalities in different countries in Europe;�� To identify the impacts of the crisis on the migrant workers and their

vulnerability to discrimination, xenophobia and poverty;�� To identify the main challenges, good practices and future policies for the

trade unions facing rising inequalities.

Target audience

Trade union officers from national, regional or sectorial level in charge with employment, collective bargaining, migration and/or social protection/policies issues.

Number of participants 18Working languages Serbo-Croatian, English, SpanishNumber of days 3Partners UATUC, ACTRAV


Code

: 14

52

-03

3Tu

rin

Rising in-work poverty and social inequalitiesEquality and social Cohesion

Sustainable development

and industrial policy

30

C: Sustainable development and industrial policy

Short descriptionGreen and social sustainable opportunities exist and are not given the same attention across Europe.All workers are not equal in front of green and sustainable opportunities. Green is seen as a luxury item that cannot be afforded by all but, in fact, it is an opportunity for common social and economic growth. Trade unions can contribute to a green and social economy.

Objectives

�� To promote EU workers equality in a green and sustainable economy;�� To enhance the capacity of national trade unions to propose and substantiate

green and social sustainable jobs.

Target audience

Trade unionists in charge of sustainable development ant national and/or European level.Young trade unionists.

Green and social sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development and Industrial Policy

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay C

2

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners CITUB

Education officer Marie Caraj Secretariat Sylviane Mathy

Code

: 14

52

-02

0So

fia


31

Short descriptionDuring this event industriAll – Europe aims to assemble delegates from its national affiliates working on energy and climate policy in order further elaborate the positioning of industriAll-Europe on EU level and how to influence the EU institution in the formulation of new long term objectives in this field.

Objectives

�� The objective is to educate representatives from national affiliates on the state of play on EU level concerning energy and climate policy. Furthermore, it will be the aim of this event to draw up a framework for action in the areas of climate and energy policy for the upcoming year that could be integrated in industriAll’s SD on EU level.

Target audience

Delegates from industriAll-Europe’s policy and sector committees that are working in the areas of climate and energy policy. Experts close to the trade union movement will be invited as well.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay C

4

Industrial Policy Summer School 2014 – Further elaboration of industriAll’s positioning on climate and energy policy

Number of participants 23 restricted to industriAll Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners industriAll

Education officer Marie CarajSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-01

3B

elgi

um

Sustainable development & Industrial Policy

32

C: Sustainable development and industrial policy

Short descriptionCollective bargaining is still confronted with the effects of the crisis and the austerity measures. Agreements have less coverage rate and the systems are getting more and more undermined. We want to discuss specific strategies – at the European level – to counteract this employers and governmental stratagem. We want to discuss further the CSR in the framework of the Economic Governance. And also discuss concrete steps to continue the fight against precarious employment.

Objectives

�� To better understand the functioning in the different countries and the difficulties encountered;

�� To determine a concrete strategy vis-à-vis the austerity measures and the attacks on collective bargaining;

�� To determine a European response in solidarity;�� To determine how we can manage and continue the fight against precarious

jobs;�� To discuss the problem of coverage rate of collective agreements and possibly

come up with some proposals.

Target audience

Collective bargaining and social policy experts of the affiliated trade unions, who can discuss in depth these topics, propose solutions and suggestions, and integrate the results of our discussions in the national strategy of the trade unions.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay C

4

Number of participants 23 restricted to industriAllWorking languages 3Number of days 3Partners industriAll

Education officer Secretariat

Code

: 14

52

-01

4Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

Coordinating the activities of the collective bargaining and social policy experts

Worker participation


33

Short descriptionHow economy can be put at the service of social Europe.Participants to the 2013 seminar in Iceland recommended follow up and dissemination of the reflexions on at least two dimensions related to austerity: economics and law. They recommended dealing with them separately. Lessons drawn from the 2008 financial crisis must be implemented to recover and prevent future crisis. Exchange of information on perspectives and possible processes towards a socially & economically sound Europe.Learn from positive examples around the world.

Objectives

�� To exchange on challenges related to building cohesion between social and economic policies;

�� To reflect on possible solutions.

Target audience

Trade unionists in charge of economic policies at national and/or European levels.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay C

6

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners INE-GSEE + CCOO


Code

: 14

52

-01

9Sp

ain

Understand Economy in Social Europe - The Investment Plan

Economic Crisis and the European Semester

Trade Union

and leadership renewal

36

Short descriptionThe UNI Europa Winter School is a well established event. It is a complement of the UNI Europa Summer School. Both are meant to train young trade unionists and and support them in their work at national level. While the Summer School is designed more for younger unionists to understand the different traditions and structures of Trade Unions in Europe and develop a international way of thinking in the idea of solidarity and cooperation, the Winter School addresses experienced young unionists and aims at giving them more knowledge about European trade union work and how to create effective cooperation. The training will focus on lobbying mechanisms and skills and on Central and Eastern European trade unions where support for young trade unions is weaker. The training will be an opportunity for young trade unionists to see how trade unions work at European level and their participation within the EU structures but also in multinational companies.

Objectives

�� To draw from national and European experiences in order to strenghthen the capacities of weaker trade unions when it comes to supporting their young trade unionists;

�� To create a network of young trade unionists that can support the work for youth at national level and European level.

Target audience

Young trade-unionists active within their national organisations and eager to cooperate on European level on common issues.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

2+3

Number of participants 23 UNI restrictedWorking languages 3Number of days 4Partners UNI Europa

Education officer Marie Caraj Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-01

7Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

UNI Europa Winter SchoolTrade Union Renewal

E: Trade Union and leadership renewal


37

Short descriptionRecent analyses of trade unions in European countries suggest that in general trade unions are declining and that they are having difficulties modernising, especially in attracting new members. The training comes to identify different aspects of the concept of union renewal and also as a platform of exchange of good/bad practices on the topic.

Objectives

�� To identify the different dimensions of the trade union renewal;�� To analyse trade union challenges and look for responses;�� To exchange good practices on recruiting/organising;�� To examine different alternative future developments for the trade union;�� To formulate trade union action plans on trade union renewal.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge with recruiting/organising at different level (sectoral, regional and/or national). Trade union trainers at national level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

2

Number of participants 18Working languages Portuguese, Finnish, EnglishNumber of days 3Partners STTK, CGTP


Code

: 14

52

-03

8Fi

nlan

d

Trade union renewalTrade Union Renewal

38


Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

2 Short descriptionMergers are one of the components of trade union renewal. This process will engage a lot of effort and knowledge in modernising the new created organisation. The training aim to share practices on the topic and to support the creation of new trade union organisations.

Objectives

�� To analyse organizational change and steps towards overcoming resistance;�� To identify challenges for trade unions in merger process;�� To exchange good practices on trade union renewal.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge with trade union organising/renewal.

Modernising trade union organisations

Number of participants 18Working languages English, Hungarian, FrenchNumber of days 3Partners MSS, TUC


Code

: 14

52

-03

4B

udap

est

Trade Union Renewal


39

Short descriptionPilot training about learning skills for using new technologies as tools to support TU actions.

Objectives

�� To learn how the new media act towards the trade union environment;�� To use internet as tool for enhancing a cross border international labour

movement;�� To network and exchange experiences in order to create bridges from the

cooperation to collaboration.

Target audience

Trade unionists familiar with social networks, from the Departments of communication, organisation, education and campaigning of the affiliated organisations.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

2

Rebooting Trade Unions – Internet and TUs

Number of participants 20Working languages English, GermanNumber of days 2Partners DGB and TUC


Code

: 14

52

-04

7H

atti

ngen

(G

erm

any)

Others

40

Short descriptionThe European Union is undergoing changes across the spectrum in which trade unions have been involved so far. The trade unions are a fundamental historical actor of the European Union original project. Their leaders working at European level need to keep their knowledge updated especially on the areas of their responsibilities such as social dialogue, workers participation, labour law, economics etc. The European Union is global stakeholder. The complexity and the interaction between all levels require ongoing updating of knowledge.The training will also be an opportunity to see what specific capacities need to be further developed in order to positively contribute to the European Union growth.

Objectives

�� Identify the current economic trends within the European Union and its Member States;

�� Measure their impact on social partners relationships and labour rights;�� Exchange on recent evolutions of the European Social Model and how it

affects the Union project.

Target audience

Trade unions general secretaries, international secretaries, political secretaries of national confederations and of European federations.


Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

3Economic Crisis and the European Semester

High level training week for experienced leaders

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners ETUC


Code

: 14

52

-02

4Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed


41

Organising and recruiting workers in public sector

Short descriptionOrganising/ recruitment of workers is key to ensure trade unions have the voice, power and representativeness for their demands in the work place, sector and broader in society.

Objectives

�� To build a group of colleagues with whom EPSU can consider what type of action suits which purpose best so that this can be proposed to the Executive bodies of the organisation;

�� To be a learning experience gaining insight from other European organisations and their actions;

�� To assist in using social media, high profile actions and exploring our impact on the media;

�� To hence develop a profound understanding of the workings of the European Federation and European institutions as well as employers related to the actions concerned.

Target audience

Participants should ideally be involved with their unions’ campaigning and organising strategies and have experience with organising actions.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay E

3

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners UNI Europa

Education officer Valerica Dumitrescu Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-03

6Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

Trade Union Renewal

Working Conditions

and Quality of Employment

44

Short descriptionPilot 2 days training about exchange of experiences related to the social dialogue on local level: analysis and comparison of different approaches.

Objectives

�� To encourage participants to promote and enhance cooperation between Trade Unions in order to share their know-how and improve cooperation in implementing intra and inter territorial strategies.

Target audience

Trade unionists, both from Confederations and sectorial Federations, involved in social dialogue negotiations at local, national and European level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

2

Number of participants 20Working languages English, ItalianNumber of days 2Partners CISL


Code

: 14

52

-04

8Fi

esol

e, It

aly

Enhancing territorial dimension of social dialogue in EU member States

Others

F: Working Conditions and Quality of Employment


45

Coordination of Collective Bargaining in public services

Short descriptionThe new policies of European economic governance, the interference of the EU institutions with wage setting especially in those countries that receive bail outs has trigger renewed discussion and interest in the issue of wage coordination at EU level. It remains one of the most difficult areas of work due to many factors and including the diversity of industrial relations systems. To address these difficulties and to consider ways forward is a constant challenge.

Objectives

�� With the seminar we want to focus on the crucial question: Should we coordinate our collective bargaining, on what issues and especially how should we do this.

�� The outcome(s) should assist the participants in gaining valuable knowledge of bargaining policies and how the European level coordination works.

�� For EPSU the outcomes will feed into policy debates about coordination of collective bargaining, our focus and how we can do this considering the resources required.

Target audience

Ideally the participants should be involved in their unions’ collective bargaining policies and have experience with collective bargaining.Together with ETUI will consider if we need to narrow the participants to a particular EPSU sector, to particular countries (the ones that have received bail-outs for example) and a particular topic such as how to coordinate trade union bargaining to address precarious work. This would then influence the selection of participants.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

3

Number of participants 23-EPSU restrictedWorking languages 3Number of days 3Partners EPSU


Code

: 14

52

-01

5B

elgi

um

Worker Participation

46

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay A

2


Short descriptionThe training aims to train multipliers in the application of the European Framework of actions on youth unemployment.

Objectives

�� To explain how the actual crisis was affecting the developments of Social Dialogue in different countries;

�� To describe the main actions states in the existing European framework of actions on youth unemployment;

�� To identify the most effective role in the European Social Dialogue follow up;�� To design plans to better implement the Social Dialogue instruments to

combat the youth employment crisis.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge with social dialogue from national, sectorial or branch level. Members of the ETUC Youth.

Number of participants 18Working languages French, English, GermanNumber of days 3Partners CFDT, ÖGB


Code

: 14

52

-03

1Fr

ance

Youth and Social dialogueSustainable development and industrial policy


47

Short descriptionThe rise of precarious work is an on-going phenomenon, and the financial and economic crisis was deepening its presence. The improvements of working conditions and the rights for precarious workers are the main topics of this training.

Objectives

�� To identify the main impact of the crisis on the employment in Europe;�� To examine the rise of precarious work in different countries;�� To exchange good practices in terms of improving rights for the precarious

workers;�� To design a trade union plan to support increasing better jobs in Europe.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge with employment, labour market or Collective Bargaining issues from national or sectoral level.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

4

Number of participants 18Working languages English, Swedish, SpanishNumber of days 3Partners To be confirmed


Code

: 14

52

-02

9Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

Future of employment in Europe – a new path for Europe

Economic crises and the European Semester

48


Short descriptionA stressed police officer is not safe and he/she is under performing and he/she could be heading for a medical break down. Experiences throughout Europe indicate that the level of stress is high among Police force. Austerity has also had an impact on it because of less means due to public spending cuts. Police force is expected to be made of people particularly strong and prepared for difficult and hazardous tasks. Yet, police force is made of workers with a limit to their capacities to support stress. Prevention can contribute to reduce the amount of stress on the Police force and the probability of burnouts.

Objectives

�� Exchange on how to recognise symptoms of stress in oneself and in their colleagues;

�� Exchange on steps to be taken to reduce the level of stress at work

Target audience

Police representatives from EuroCOP Member Organisation.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay F

5

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 2Partners EuroCOP


Code

: 14

52

-01

8Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

Stress and Police ForceWorking Conditions and Quality of Employment

Project Management

and Financing

50

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

1 Short descriptionIn 2014 the EFBWW will be closely involved in the political and operational aspects of several European projects related to cross-border cooperation on posting. Due to its active involvement in all projects, the EFBWW can play a vital role in coordinating the activities amongst the various project managers and involved partners. In addition the EFBWW should also inform all its affiliated members of the activities which have been organized in the various projects. Without any doubt some projects will formulate political or operations conclusions and recommendations, which are of importance for all the EFBWW affiliated members. We assume that some conclusions and recommendations will require a follow-up.

Objectives

�� Create a mutual exchange of information (regarding the various projects) amongst the involved parties and all the EFBWW affiliated members;

�� Draw conclusions and recommendations relevant for the EFBWW so as to draft concrete follow-up measures.

Target audience

EFBWW affiliated who have been involved in posting workers & cross border cooperation.

Posting workers & cross border cooperation

Number of participants 23-EFBWW restrictedWorking languages 3Number of days 2Partners EFBWW


Code

: 14

52

-01

6V

ienn

a

Working Conditions and Quality of Employment

G: Project Management and Financing


51

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

1 Short descriptionTrain young trade union leaders to cope with European challenges.

Objectives

�� Raise awareness of the role of European trade unions as well as help understanding the role of the European decision making;

�� Study different initiatives of recruiting and training at national level to support the joint efforts of trade union revival in the whole of the European trade unions;

�� Discuss about the role of young trade union leader in the organisation;�� Provide participants with a practical knowledge and understanding of the

functioning of a European trade union federation and the whole of the EU decision making process;

�� Foster capacity building to improve the training and recruiting drives in the different national countries;

�� To explain other trade union cultures and structures;�� To build network cooperation across the borders.

Target audience

Young trade union leaders, members of the EFFAT.

Number of participants 20Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners EFFAT

Education officer Valerica Dumitrescu Secretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-03

5Ve

nue

to b

e co

nfirm

ed

Training young European Trade Union leadersOther (Various Themes)

52


Short descriptionThe major regions of the European capitals, East and West, have particular problems. Those problems can have the same name, but its dimension and social consequences makes these problems different and gives them greater importance. These problems of the European capitals will be discussed. Participants will be invited to exchange experiences mainly focused on employment and sustainable development. This training activity wants to empower union leaders for a deeper understanding of the realities and a more effective TU action and social dialog.

Objectives

�� To analyse the status of the social dialogue in Europe, with particular regards to territorial industrial relations;

�� To exchange of good practices on sustainable development and the future economic growth;

�� To strengthen the cooperation among trade union organisations in the capital cities in order to improve the working and living conditions.

Target audience

Members of the Trade Unions’ network of the European Capitals.

Number of participants 20Working languages English, French, Spanish, Italian passiveNumber of days 3Partners ECTUN


Code

: 14

52

-03

7V

ilniu

s

European Capital Cities and TUs – jobs and Sustainable Development

Sustainable development and industrial policyPe

dago

gica

l Pat

hway

G1


53

Short descriptionTeachers’ trade unions lack information about the process for the establishment of a European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and training. National reference points of the member states have been setting up their quality assurance reference framework without the involvement of trade unions.

Objectives

The general aim of the training is to provide information on EQAVET.Specific aims: �� To better understand the European Quality Assurance for VET (EQAVET);�� To recognise the different possibilities of implementing the EQAVET

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

national and local levels;�� To share and analyse good trade union practices in quality assurance in VET;�� To share methods and materials produced at the European and national

levels;�� To compare and evaluate those methods and materials;�� To reflect on ways of bridging the gap between the concepts of these tools and

their application to the realities at national and local level.

Target audience

The participants will be 20 teachers’ trade unionists from EU countries working on the field of VET.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

1

Number of participants 20Working languages English, French, German, RussianNumber of days 3Partners ETUCE

Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-05

1V

ienn

a

Workshop “Teachers’ Trade Unions in quality assurance in all forms of Vocational Education and Training”

Federations

54

G: Project Management and Financing er

Intermediate level course, Project management Trade Union representatives

Short descriptionETUI has been developing since 2011 a suite 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 responsible for 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 15Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 4Partners CGT - F


Code

: 14

52

-03

9C

ourc

elle

-sur

-Yve

tte,

Fran

ce

Strategic and project management


55

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

4 Short descriptionThe course is a follow up of several training activities delivered in the past by ETUI, in cooperation with ETUC, on the demand of the Workers’ Group of the Advisory Committee for HS. The 2014 course will take into consideration the changes and the new EU programmes 2014-2020.

Objectives

�� To inform participants on the different EU grants related to health and safety at work, with particular focus on the new EU Programmes 2014-2020;

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

In addition, the following objectives have been set:�� To improve understanding of the EU funding context and the possibilities of

support for trade union activities in the field of health and safety;�� To improve their skills in developing projects at sectorial, national and

transnational level in the field of health and safety;�� To provide opportunities to meet and share experiences of project work with

other trade union colleagues.�� The course participants will learn about the available EU grants and the

procedures involved in project applications.

Target audience

This course is intended for the members of the “Workers’ Group” of the Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work, national trade union officers, members of national tripartite bodies for health and safety, project officers from ETUC affiliated organisations. Colleagues from national and European trade unions will present relevant good practices in this area of work for discussion on the course.

EU funding for health and safety projects

Number of participants 20Working languages English, French, SpanishNumber of days 3Partners UGT – E, ETUC


Code

: 14

52

-04

2M

adri

d


56


Short descriptionThe course is a part of a strand aiming to inform and help the trade union affiliates on how to participate and to be influent in the use of the Structural Funds, especially the ESF. Since 2007 ETUI, in cooperation with ETUC and the DG Employment, has assisted and helped out all the new Member States to get knowledge and information on the use of the Funds from a trade union perspective.The 2014 course will present and focus on the changes and the new elements of the 2014-2020 Structural Funds.

Objectives

�� To provide information on the Cohesion policy and Structural Funds 2014-2020, and on the ETUC strategy;

�� To give a general overview of the Europe 2020 Strategy and its impact on social and economic policies, on employment, education and employment of young people;

�� To share experiences with trade union colleagues already experienced in the negotiation and use of the Structural Funds, particularly the ESF;

�� To reflect on how to enhance the involvement of Trade Unions in using particularly the ESF at local, national and European level.

Target audience

Trade Union officers in charge of or directly involved particularly in the negotiation of the “partnership contracts 2014-2020”, in the cohesion policy and in the ESF, employment policy, education, youth employment, equal opportunities;Members of the ETUC working group “economic and social cohesion’’;Members of the ESF Committee;Representatives of the IRTUCs (Interregional Trade Union Councils), partners of a transborder EURES.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

5

Number of participants 20Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners ICTU, ETUC


Code

: 14

52

-04

3D

ublin


Information and strategic Trade Union objectives for the Structural Funds 2014-2020, particularly the ESF


57

The EU Programme “Employment and Social Innovation”

Short descriptionThe ETUI Education, in cooperation with ETUC and the DG Employment will give national trade union confederations and European industry federations an opportunity to analyse the content of the Programme EaSI and of the available EU funding possibilities, in order to design and deliver transnational trade union projects related to the Social Dialogue and the Employment policies.

Objectives

�� Inform promoters of possibilities for receiving European funding 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 stress the importance of the partnership in the setting up of a transnational

project;�� To enable participants to devise a concrete, but fictitious project proposal,

which will be evaluated during the course.

Target audience

This workshop is intended for promoters and project managers from national trade union confederations and European industry federations designated by their organisations for handling European projects.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay G

5

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


Code

: 14

52

-04

5B

russ

els


Languages

and Communication

60

L: Languages and Communication

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

Objectives

�� To enable users to know 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 on 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

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2

Number of participantsWorking languages ENNumber of days 6 monthsPartners

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 14

52

-05

2O

nlin

e

Online Learning programme in English for European Trade Unionists

Language and communication courses


61

English language and communication course for Trade Unionists – Intermediate level

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 the path so that networking with other trade unionists across borders may become easier and more effective.Overcoming the fear of speaking is one of the most important steps in order to discuss and argument our Trade union position at the European level.

Objectives

�� To enable TU officers with a basic level of English to operate more effectively in a trans-national English-speaking environment;

�� To empower TU 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 TU 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 EnglishNumber of days 5Partners


Code

: 14

52

-05

8Sl

oven

ia


62


French language and communication course for Trade Unionists

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 the path so that networking with other trade unionists across borders may become easier and more effective.Overcoming the fear of speaking is one of the most important steps in order to discuss and argument our Trade union position at the European level.

Objectives

�� To operate more effectively for professional purposes in a French speaking environment;


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

Target audience

Trade union officers or representatives carrying out international responsibilities and who have, at least, an intermediate knowledge of French.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

3

Number of participants 20Working languages FrenchNumber of days 5Partners CFDT

Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Eva Berger

Code

: 14

52

-06

0Pa

ris



63

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 the path so that networking with other trade unionists across borders may become easier and more effective.Overcoming the fear of speaking is one of the most important steps in order to discuss and argument our Trade union position 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 improve communication skills such as networking, leading discussions, making presentations, acquiring language skills and specialised TU 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

English language and communication course for EWCs

Number of participants 16Working languages EnglishNumber of days 5Partners YORK Associates

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Eve Berger

Code

: 14

52

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9Yo

rk, U

K


64


Short descriptionThe Social European Union project is at stake. Trade unions work with the primary stakeholders: people affected by the austerity measures. Many were workers. Now they are unemployed. Few have got unemployment benefits. Many are affected by euroscepticism. Trade unions work with duty-bearer stakeholders that are not in touch with the reality of workers, unemployed European citizens.Trade unions are working in line with the European Union spirit towards maintaining the European Social Model. It is essential to clearly convey the trade unions contribution because it can contribute to tackle Euroscepticism also.The training will focus on communication challenges at national and European levels so as to understand why they exist and how best the trade unions can help European workers and unemployed to be informed and participate to the development of the European Social Project. It will explore different media that can reach the general public across generations and cultures.

Objectives

�� Exchanges on trade unions communication challenges and priorities;�� Exchange on common trade unions communication strategy.

Target audience

Trade unionists in charge of communication at national and European levels.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay L

5

Number of participants 16Working languages 3Number of days 3Partners ETUC


Code

: 14

52

-02

3B

russ

els

Trade Unions Communication: Priorities and Strategies

Others

Eurotrainers

66

P: 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 the teaching strategies of their organisations.This training aims to extend the scope of the learning programmes beyond the national level and to give them a European dimension, putting 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

The 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 English, FrenchNumber of days 5Partners CCOO

Education officer Gabriela Portela Secretariat Carine Boon

Code

: 14

52

-05

4M

adri

d, S

pain

Training of Eurotrainers


67

Eurotrainers – level 1 (II)

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 the teaching strategies of their organisations.This training aims to extend the scope of the learning programmes beyond the national level and to give them a European dimension, putting 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

The 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 English, FrenchNumber of days 5Partners


Code

: 14

52

-05

5R

iga

Training of Eurotrainers

68

P: Eurotrainers

Short descriptionLabour and Union education is considered as a key instrument for the emancipation of working people and their participation in civil society. The workshop aims to explore the basic principles of labour and union adult education in the individual partner organisations in Europe. The current practices as well as the objectives and self-concepts of the participating organisations will be presented and discussed. The workshop focuses on the basic exchange and on experiences made in labour union adult education and similar institutions.

Objectives

�� To explore the basic principles and current practices of labour and union adult education programmes;

�� To share didactic and methodological concepts:�� To start an intercultural dialogue about didactic and methodologies of

education programmes to support active citizenship and to empower individuals;

�� To promote awareness of cultural and political differences and explore what this means for the education approach.

Target audience

Trade union officers in charge of adult education projects and programmes and similar institutions.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

3

Workshop “Labour and Union adult Education -- experiences, current practices, objectives, self-concepts”

Number of participants 16Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners Ver.di

Education officer Gabriela PortelaSecretariat Carine Boon

Code

: 14

52

-05

0G

erm

any

Others


69

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;�� 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

Target group: Participants to 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 English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners ACTRAV


Code

: 14

52

-04

9Tu

rin

Pedagogical workshop on “Active learning”Pedagogical workshop

70

P: Eurotrainers

Pedagogical workshop “ePortfolio: an educational and assessment tool”

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

4

Number of participants 16Working languages English, French Number of days 2Partners


Code

: 14

52

-05

6B

russ

els

Pedagogical workshop

Short descriptionHelp both participants to ETT trainings and tutors from the ETT network to understand the importance of this self-evaluation tool and different IT tools available to build an ePortfolio.

Objectives

�� Understand the objectives of a Portfolio and its benefits;�� Recognise the importance of the 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;�� Recognise ICT competences and tool using as key elements for Eurotrainers.

Target audience

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


71

Short descriptionDeveloping the skills of Eurotrainers in their task of tutoring ETT participants in the building up of their Portfolios. This is a joint work with the University of Lille, who will closely assist Eurotrainers in the tutoring of participants.

Objectives

�� Outline 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;�� Reflect on the role and mission of the coach during a learning process;�� Recognise coaching “instruments”.

Target audience

Participants will be trainers from the ETUI networks 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 16Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 2Partners Lille University


Code

: 14

52

-05

7B

russ

els

Pedagogical workshop

Pedagogical workshop “Coaching: a new skill for Eurotrainers”

72

P: Eurotrainers

Short descriptionYearly meeting of the project management team, together with Organizations supporting the Etui strategy on project work and management, namely: TUC, CC.OO. Catalunya, CGIL Lombardia, OGB, ICTU, SEK.

Objectives

�� To advise on, review, 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

ay P

5

Number of participants 10Working languages EnglishNumber of days 1Partners


Code

: 14

52

-04

6B

russ

els

Network Project management Networks


73

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 an European trainers’ training standard (required skills, quality of the training process and pedagogical methodologies);

�� To organize 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, in the exchange of ideas and pedagogical expertise;

�� To give support to other pedagogical workshops organized 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 an 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 will be experienced trade union educators who have already completed the ETT training process and who will work closely with an ETUI Education officer.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5



Code

: 14

52

-06

1Po

rto

Eurotrainers network meetingNetworks

74

P: Eurotrainers

Short descriptionThe language tutors’ network meets once a year in order to make an assessment of all the work the trainers’ teams developed, to discuss about the functioning of the network, to make proposals, exchange practices and materials. It is also a space for debate on issues related to language teaching methods applied to the different courses run and problems linked to it.

Objectives

�� Willingness to share ideas and materials among the members of the group;�� Permanent communication between the members, especially by email so as

to keep the group’s dynamics running; �� Trade union involvement of its members and strong commitment with the

Trade union issues and values;�� Proven expertise of the members on language and communication teaching

methods and pedagogical tools;�� Openness to other members who are directly involved with Trade Union

language training;�� Compromise of promoting its activities via the ETUI website, leaflets, flyers

or any other means of publicising its activities to Trade Union affiliates;�� Establishment of links with the colleagues at national level who are in charge

of delivering and planning training activities, so as to know what the needs are in terms of language training;

�� Participation of the group’s members to some ETUI training activities.

Target audience

The participants will be ETUI language and communication tutors, specialised in delivering English and French language training.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5



Code

: 14

52

-06

2B

russ

els

Language tutors’ network meetingNetworks


75

Short descriptionEverywhere in Europe there are schools and Training centres which work closely with Trade union. 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 which 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 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 centres or schools or, essentially, with confederal Trade union education departments.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5


Education officer Gabriela Portela / Ulisses GarridoSecretariat Nathalie De Vits

Code

: 14

52

-06

3Tu

rin

Trade Union training centres networkNetworks

76

P: Eurotrainers

Short descriptionThe quality of trainers who deliver the ETC (the European training for young trade union leaders) is of vital importance. More diverse participants, a rapidly changing and globalised socio-economic context required a continuous development of this course. It was created a qualified trainers’ network able to keep up 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 been already involved or capable to be involved in the future developments of the ETC.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5



Code

: 14

52

-02

8B

russ

els

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

Eurotrainers


77

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

5 Short descriptionThe coordination of the network of European Works Council trainers (the N.E.T.) requires a 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 2014-2015.

Objectives

�� The workshop has a double aim of strengthening the pedagogical skills of the participants and working on new training materials on one side and to allow the network members to share experiences with each other and discuss practical aspects concerning the organisation of EWC training with the ETUI Education department on the other side.

Target audience

Members of the N.E.T., including trade union trainers, retired trade union officers and freelancers.

Number of participants 20Working languages English (French)Number of days 3Partners EWPCC

Education officer Bruno DemaîtreSecretariat Ljuba Radman

Code

: 14

52

-06

6Es

her,

UK

Network of European works council Trainers (the N.E.T.)


78

P: Eurotrainers

Training Trainers in project work

Short descriptionETUI has been developing since 2011 a suite 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

gogi

cal P

athw

ay P

6

Number of participants 15Working languages English, FrenchNumber of days 4Partners ÖGB


Code

: 14

52

-04

0V

ienn

a


80

W: Worker participation

Short descriptionIn addition to the training services for European Works Councils, it has been proven useful to offer ‘open’ seminars for individual EWC members. A first session for representatives from Central and Eastern Europe on the basics of EWC activities in July 2013 was so successful that it was necessary to make a rigorous selection among the applicant participants. In agreement with the Board of Trustees of the European Worker Participation Fund, it was decided to repeat this offer for five more clusters of countries, in order to cover all EU/EEA Member States.

Objectives

�� The programme includes information on the legal framework, case studies, an exchange with experienced EWC members and coordinators of the European Trade Union Federations and intercultural exercises.

Target audience

Newly elected or appointed EWC members from France, Norway, Ireland, Greece and Cyprus.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A1

+ 2

Number of participants 20Working languages French, English, GreekNumber of days 3Partners EWPCC


Code

: 14

52

-90

1C

ypru

s

The practice of EWCs and SE representative bodies I



81

Short descriptionWith a growing number of demands, especially since the introduction of a right to training in the 2009/38 recast EWC directive, it is clear that the ETUI should continue its offer of tailor-made seminars for European workers representatives.

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, enforce their rights to information and consultation and, eventually, to influence the decision making process in their company.

Target audience

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

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A2

Number of participants variousWorking languages variousNumber of days variousPartners various

Education officerSecretariat Marina Gordijn

Code

: 14

62

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4EU

28

+ EE

A

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


82


Assistance and expertise for EWC related initiatives from ETUC affiliates

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.

Target audience

Trade union officers, EWC coordinators, worker representatives.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A2

Number of participantsWorking languagesNumber of daysPartners any of the ETUC affiliates

Education officer Bruno Demaître Secretariat Ljuba Radman

Code

: 14

52

-06

5



83

The practice of EWCs and SE representative bodies II

Short descriptionIn addition to the training services for European Works Councils, it has been proven useful to offer ‘open’ seminars for individual EWC members. A first session for representatives from Central- and Eastern Europe on the basics of EWC activities in July 2013 was so successful that it was necessary to make a rigorous selection among the applicant participants. In agreement with the Board of Trustees of the European Worker Participation Fund, it was decided to repeat this offer for five more clusters of countries, in order to cover all EU/EEA Member States.

Objectives

�� The programme includes information on the legal framework, case studies, an exchange with experienced EWC members and coordinators of the European Trade Union Federations and intercultural exercises.

Target audience

Newly elected and appointed EWC members from Germany, Estonia, Croatia, Malta and Portugal

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A1

+ 2

Number of participants 20Working languages German, Croatian, English (Estonian, Portuguese)Number of days 3Partners EWPCC


Code

: 14

52

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2C

roat

ia


84


Information and Consultation legislation in the EU acquis

Short descriptionWith its REFIT initiative, the Commission has recently announced its intention to consolidate or recast 3 pieces of legislation related to the information and consultation of workers. It is expected that this process will soon be launched with a social partner consultation. In addition, the trade unions and employee representatives are actively exploring the ways in which the different instruments of workers’ participation available to them at the local, national, and transnational levels can better be articulated with one another.

Objectives

�� The seminar seeks to outfit key actors with the knowledge and competences they need to participate actively and strategically in these policy debates and emerging best practice.

Target audience

Participants should be trade union officials and experts from the ETUC, the ETUFs and their affiliates, in particular those expected to play an active role in impending debates and innovative practice.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A2

Number of participants 18Working languages EnglishNumber of days 1Partners EWPCC


Code

: 14

52

-90

5B

russ

els,

Bel

gium



85

Short descriptionThe 2009/38 EWC directive has introduced the obligation to negotiate the way in which the European and then national level of information and consultation will be linked. Article 12 stipulates the following:Information and consultation of the European Works Council shall be linked to those of the national employee representation bodies, with due regard to the competences and areas of action of each and to the principles set out in Article 1(3). The arrangements for the links between the information and consultation of the European Works Council and national employee representation bodies shall be established by the agreement referred to in Article 6. That agreement shall be without prejudice to the provisions of national law and/or practice on the information and consultation of employees.Where no such arrangements have been defined by agreement, the Member States shall ensure that the processes of informing and consulting are conducted in the European Works Council as well as in the national employee representation bodies in cases where decisions likely to lead to substantial changes in work organisation or contractual relations are envisaged.This means that, when transnational restructuring occurs, the EWC should be informed at least at the same time (if not before) as the national workers’ representation bodies (unions, works councils). However, so far there are no guidelines for EWCs and for national level structures on how to organise this. There are a few more questions around this topic, such as: when does the consultation process start?So far, there are only very few agreements in the transport sector which include any kind of arrangements on this.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

A2

Number of participants 20Working languages to be decidedNumber of days 3Partners ETF


Code

: 14

52

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8V

ienn

a, A

ustr

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EWCs - linking national and European information and consultation procedures

¨

86


Objectives�� The purpose of the seminar is to discuss, based on existing practice, how to

effectively link the two levels. The outcome of the seminar would feed into some sort of ETF guidelines or policy on the practical implementation of article 12 of the directive.

Target audience

EWC coordinators and members from the ETF network.

STRENGTHENING

EWC ACTION

88

WB: STRENGTHENING EWC ACTION

Coordination of Training For EWCs

Short descriptionThe 2009/38 EWC directive has introduced the right “to be provided with training without loss of wages”, but specifies at the same time that this is only possible “in so far as this is necessary for the exercise of their representative duties in an international environment”. Practice has shown that more EWC and SNB members have been able to enjoy some kind of training, but that the content and practical aspects (available time, providers, presence of management...) is very diverse. The discussion with the management of the company about what exactly is “necessary for the exercise of their duties” is often quite difficult. Also, over the last few years, more and more consultants have started to offer their services on this market of EWC training.

Objectives

�� The purpose of the seminar is to organise an exchange with trade union officers, trainers and practitioners about the experiences with EWC training, trying to define the real needs in this regard and looking at the best providers to deliver that service.

Target audience

EWC coordinators, experts and trainers and EWC members from the industriAll network.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay W

B5

Number of participants 20Working languages to be decidedNumber of days 2Partners industriAll


Code

: 14

52

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7Se

sim

bra,

Por

tuga

l



89

Short descriptionBuilding on the positive experiences of previous years, it is the intention to continue offering at least one dedicated training for board-level employee representatives on our work programme. 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. 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.

Target audience

Employee representatives from a selection of SE boards.

Peda

gogi

cal P

athw

ay

Training for board-level employee representa-tives in European Companies (SE)

Number of participants 20Working languages English, German (French)Number of daysPartners EWPCCEducation officer Bruno DemaîtreSecretariat Ljuba Radman Co

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90

Participation costs by country


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