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Independent Trade Unions of Croatia Youth Committee. Offers and activities for young workers in Croatia. NHS. NHS is founded in 1999. The largest confederation in Croatia 130.000 members Affiliated to the ITUC and ETUC. NHS – Youth Committee. Established in 2006
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Independent Trade Unions of Croatia Youth Committee Offers and activities for young workers in Croatia
NHS NHS is founded in 1999. The largest confederation in Croatia 130.000 members Affiliated to the ITUC and ETUC Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
NHS – Youth Committee • Established in 2006 • 20 active members – shop-stewards from trade unions affiliated to the NHS • At least 4 meetings per year • Coordinator of Youth Committee is a member of NHS Governing Body – the highest decision making body Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Youth Committee • The main aim of the NHS Youth Committee: Make a positive picture oftrade unions by informing youngpeople about TU’s work and all the benefits they will have once they join a trade union Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
The way we work • Lack of understanding for youth in general by government and media, who are dealing with “bigger issues” • Education activities - seminars, work-shops, etc. • Organizing young members in branch trade unions • Promoting the interests of young workers at all levels Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Actions Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Education Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Campaign: It’s time! Make a move! Youth sections of three Croatian TU confederations – NHS, SSSH and HUS 20th July 2008 - public gatherings of young trade unionists in capitals of 10 SEE countries (including Zagreb) Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Campaign: It’s time! Make a move! • Croatianyoungtradeunionistsorganized a concertin Zagreb (a wellknown band) • Aftertheconcert - video wall(World FootballCup – quarterfinals, Croatia vs. Turkey) • Complaintsbook Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Logistics • Pressconference and media engagement • Otherorganizations: CroatianEmploymentAgency, variousinstitutionsengagedin LLL, privateemploymentagencies • Announcementon national radio station • Creating posters and banners for event • Advertising on various Web pages Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Message of campaign To youth Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Main goal of campaign Complaintbook - for young people to writetheirproblems, opinionsandpossiblesolutions, andThebookwasgiventothe Prime Minister Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Future of NHS Youth Committee • Put public (government, employers media, unions) focus on theissuesofyoungpeople • Working on a better image oftradeunions • Promote and upgrade union activities • Associate with other youth organisations • Bigger influence of YC Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Future of NHS Youth Committee Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)
Thank you for your attention Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)