G lobal L abour U niversity

1. Global Labour University

2. A global response to a global challenge • Globalisation in its current form is reinforcing the dominance of the market and undermining institutional frameworks , labour market regulations and implicit and explicit social contracts • Social progress was achieved mainly within nation states, however, it is increasingly difficult to defend or build these achievements nationally. • Responses to the current globalisation regime require global networking, global research and global movements.

3. A global response to a global challenge • On the long run – ideas do matter • Cirticising the dominant neo-liberal discourse is neccessary but insufficient. • Changes for the better require positive ideas and policies • what needs to be done • how can it be done

4. A global response to a global challenge • Analyse the processes of globalisation • Understand the dominant ideas • Challenge the mainstream wisdom • Develop alternative ideas and policies

5. A global response to a global challenge • Global solutions cannot be found in a national context • The world looks different from different perspectives • Shaping the future instead of defending the past

6. Global Labour University • Informal consultation with international trade union organisations, universities and national trade union centers, research institutions • Joint Curriculum Development • Three programs

7. Partner • Global Unions • ILO (ACTRAV and IILS) • Brazil (Campinas, CUT, Observatorio Social) • Germany (Kassel, Berlin, DGB, HBS, FES) • South Africa (Witwatersrand, Ditsela, COSATU) • India (Tata Institute & Trade Unions) • UK (Ruskin College, TUC) • Canada/USA

8. Objectives • Strengthening global labour networks • Qualification of trade union leaders and experts • Combining academic expertise and trade union know how • Global discourse instead of North-South knowledge transfer

9. Additional objectives • Overcomming language barriers among trade unionists • Stimulating labour orientated research, curriculum development and teaching at universities and other research institutions • Strengthening partnerships between universities and trade unions on national level • Skills development for individual trade unionists • Stimulating young people to study global labour policies

10. Principles • Multidisciplinary • Multicultural • Multiregional • Trade Union mainstreamed • Gender mainstreamed • Tripartism universities/trade unions/ilo

11. Target group • Young potential trade union leaders • Trade union employees working on economic and labour issues • Shop stewards or work councillors of transnational companies • Staff or potential staff of international trade union organisations • Labour researchers/activists interested in global labour policies

12. Retention • Select the right people • Group of trade unionists • Teaching by trade unions • Internships with trade unions • Trade union related research topic • Trade union scholarship

13. Trade Unions as program partners • Curriculum development • Continuous consultation with universities on program development • Application & Support of participants • Advise on Selection • Internships • Guest lectures & Meeting with trade union activists • Research questions • GLU conferences, workshops

14. Methods Participatory study environment Analytical skills Empirical research methods Writing Skills Research cooperation Contents Global governance structure Trade Unions and Globalisation Macroeconomics and Labour Development economics Gender Migration Multinational Companies Informal economy International Labour Law &Decent Work Curriculum Development

15. Current State of Development • Three Master Programs and 100 GLU Students qualified • International Cooperation between Trade Unions and Universities established • Annual GLU Conference • Summer Schools • International research cooperation