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Role of trade unions in the democratic systems

Role of trade unions in the democratic systems. Recap yesterday. What have you learned so far?. Confederation in the Netherlands. About CNV Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV): National Confederation of Christian Trade Unions in the Netherlands Founded: 13th May 1909

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Role of trade unions in the democratic systems

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  1. Role of trade unions in the democratic systems

  2. Recap yesterday • What have you learned so far?

  3. Confederation in the Netherlands

  4. About CNV • Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV): National Confederation of Christian Trade Unions in the Netherlands • Founded: 13th May 1909 • CNV principle: Social Dialogue is the best instrument to achieve Decent Work for All • 330,000 members

  5. CNV Hundred years ago…

  6. Affiliated unions There are also self-employed persons affiliated to CNV; they are linked to their sectoral union.

  7. Tasks CNV 150.000 calls / year 18.000 cases of legal assistence / year

  8. In the world

  9. Trade unions at the SEC Government consults SEC • How is a smarter organisation of working hours and private life possible?

  10. Start

  11. SEC committee meeting

  12. Updating affiliated unions

  13. Draft Advice

  14. Updating affiliated unions

  15. SEC Council

  16. Advice in practice

  17. Principles to make a SEC work • Political independence of members • Representativity of all parties • Equality and mutual respect between all parties • Transparency in procedures of the SEC

  18. Pre-conditions for a Trade Union to function in the SEC: Trade Unions need to: • have credibility, to be transparent and to have the mandate of its’ members to represent them at national level. • have clarity in its mission, vision and strategy. • have financial means to operate: to inform and consult its members, obtain expertise and information on certain topics and to mobilize its staff/leaders for lobby activities. • have good relationships at different levels of society in order to influence decision making.

  19. Questions & answers

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