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EWC Conference Brussels, 15-16 October 2012

EWC Conference Brussels, 15-16 October 2012. tools for EWCs : training. tools for EWCs. EC impact assessment 2008 introducing a right to training would have a direct and significant impact on costs meets the interests of both workers and companies

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EWC Conference Brussels, 15-16 October 2012

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  1. EWC ConferenceBrussels, 15-16 October 2012 tools for EWCs : training

  2. tools for EWCs • EC impact assessment 2008 introducing a right to training • would have a direct and significant impact on costs • meets the interests of both workers and companies • investing in language and technical/content training helps to optimise the functioning of the EWC and to reduce overall functioning costs • is likely to have a positive impact

  3. tools for EWCs • statistics2008 survey on EWC practice

  4. tools for EWCs TRAINING in so far as this is necessary for the exercise of theirrepresentative duties in an international environment,the members of the SNB and of the EWC shall beprovided with training without loss of wages • right to training • SNB ánd EWC • paid by the company • what is ‘necessary’ ? • who determines the programme ? • who delivers the training ? • how often and how long ? • members and deputies ? • collectively or individually ? • need to negotiate • make sure you have your say !   

  5. tools for EWCs • expert report 2010 • different types of training may be necessary • understand the international structureand strategy of the company • legal and industrial relations background • cope with practical requirements(communication and language needs) • management should not refuse reasonable requests • training provideres can be trade unions, academics, company experts … at either central or local levels • if costs are not borne by another entity or party, central management has to bear them, never the EWC members

  6. tools for EWCs • transposition by Member States • Germany act of 14.06.2011 §38 • the EWC may designate members to take part in training • the EWC shall notify management of participation and date • any expenses shall be borne by central management • Hungary act CV of 2011 • considered as necessary training : providing knowledge needed for fulfilling the activity, communication and language skills, understanding legal and labour background, international structure and strategy of the company • applications shall contain training needs, content and reasons why it is necessary • applications shall not be rejected if reasonably necessary

  7. tools for EWCs • transposition by Member States • Italy joint advice social partners 12.04.2011 • content is decided jointly by management and SC or EWC • Latvia law of 19.05.2011 • need for and content shall be determined by mutualagreement of management and SNB or EWC • Poland act of 31.08.2011 • costs for organising training shall be borneby management • UK statutory instrument 2010-1088 • the obligation to provide training does not includetime off during working hours or remuneration for such time off

  8. tools for EWCs • company examples • Air France KLM (1997) • members and deputies are entitled to 8 days collective training during the term of office of 4 years • costs shall be borne by the company • organisation shall be approved according to applicable legislation and recommended by ETUC • content shall be defined by mutual agreement • Cegelec (2002) • 5 days training on Europe’s economic and social environment during 4 year mandate for members and deputies • max 5 days/year for members training on the European dimension organised by the ETUC/ETUF

  9. tools for EWCs • company examples • Arcelor Mittal (2002) • organised jointly by HR and SC • members and alternates benefit from economic, financial and social training and language courses • 12 days during term of office of 4 years6 days organised by HR, 6 days organised by trade unionsafter approval by HR • participation is compulsory • AXA (2005) • 75 hours/year for language training for SC members • 2 x 3 days for members and alternates during 4 year mandate • programme developped by HR and secretary, part will be established solely by trade unions • one session paid by management, one session on EWC budget

  10. tools for EWCs • company examples • Tesco (2009) • training on the role, purpose, funtion and procedure of the EWC • provided ahead of 1st meeting in each 4 year cycle • all members receive Tesco Core Skills Training • ongoing training will also be provided as agreed by SC and management • SAP (2011) • members and substitutes will receive training • max 10 days for first time members • max 5 days for experienced members • max 2 days for substitutes • per mandate of 4 years • as a group or individual • SC can decide • working conditions, labour law, team building, communication…

  11. tools for EWCs • training offer ETUI TARGET GROUPS • 1016 European Works Councils¹ • Special Negotiating Bodies(currently ~60) • Representative Bodies in 78 SEs ¹Source : www.ewcdb.eu

  12. EWC tools for EWCs • training at national or European level ? ???

  13. experts tools for EWCs • the ETUI education team for EWCs external trainers Bruno DemaîtreEuropean works councilsSpecial Negotiating BodiesCoordination Marie Carajspecial themesEuropean works councils Jean-Claude LeDouaroncoordination of the Europeantrade union federationsEuropean Works Councils Gabriela Portelalanguage trainingFrench/English Carine Boon administration and organisational preparation Marina Gordijn

  14. tools for EWCs • topics for training Basics legal framework how to enforce EWC rights when is an issue transnational? evaluation of own EWC practice what is expected of the workers’representatives and of management? developing a work programme the content of an EWC agreement tasks and rights of a Special Negotiating Body ? SNB

  15. CGTP-INUGT-P CCOOSTV-ELAUGT-E USO CGIL CISL, UIL tools for EWCs • topics for training SPECIAL THEMES employee representation systems intercultural communication case studies linking European and local level cross-border cooperation planning and running a meeting experiences of other EWCs policies and priorities ofthe European federations roleplay EAKL TALO

  16. tools for EWCs • topics for training future? ADVANCED company strategies European institutions sustainability & CSR financial analysis court cases English/French courses e-learning health & safety and much more…

  17. tools for EWCs • new materials and programmes • new topics : innovation • new methods :worker participation 2030 scenarios • new offer :open EWC courses on ETUI programme • 3-5 December 2012, Esher • new structure :pathways and packages • Concha de Sena

  18. contact Bruno Demaître ewctraining@etui.org +32-2-2240 491 +32-476-54 09 90 red flyer for download http://www.etui.org/Training/Our-leaflets

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