International Training Centre of the ILO STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF ECEG AFFILIATES FOR PARTICIPATION IN SECTORAL SOCIAL DIALOGUE AT NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN LEVEL International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Project’s objective To assist EOs of the chemical sector in developing strategies, tools and the skills needed to: Strengthen their role Engage in policy development Engage in social dialogue At national and EU level International Training Centre of the ILO

Overview 12 months (so far), 12 countries involved Over 30 different chemical industry representatives taking part International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Overview Different type of activities: one 5-day training programme in Turin 3-day sub-regional seminars in Bratislava, Varna and Riga Internet platform with needs analysis, evaluations and knowledge-sharing Learning assessment, action planning, regular reviews, impact evaluation International Training Centre of the ILO

Some background comments The workshop’s agendas were very specific … EO’s effective management and connectivity with the EU level; Working meetings with action centred outcomes; Participants’ ownership was key; Difficult economic background; For some … the first time they discussed supra-national issues; For all … a unique opportunity to spend time together in a more “reflective mode”. International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Issues at stake “Structural” issues Financial and material resources; Quality and quantity of people; Poor image; Regular and effective bipartite dialogue; Role of public authorities. International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Issues at stake “Structural” issues Financial and material resources; Quality and quantity of people; Poor image; Regular and effective bipartite dialogue; Role of public authorities. “Relational” issues Identifying shared priorities with members; Effective communication; Finding “win/win” projects with partners; Cooperation/alliance building with other countries; From conflict to partnership “from parallel monologues to dialogue”; International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Working method KNOW HOW + PRACTICE TECHNICAL TRAINING Skills Lobbying Action Plans REACH Green jobs Social Dialogue Reinforcing the efficiency of EOs in lobbying, social dialogue, Services provision + Improving expertise on key issues through inputs, experience sharing, debates, peer assistance Ensuring adequate skills levels and workforce supply in the chemical sector, notably the attractiveness to youth Green jobs: what’s in for the chemical industry REACH implementation, improving Health ad safety related to chemical substances in the sector and downstream industries Emissions Trading System and energy efficiency – what are the consequences for the chemical industry and how to deal with any restructuring requirement coming up = Action planning and implementation of changes ETS Services Health & Safety IMPLEMENTATION International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Some results TECHNICAL TRAINING Lobbying 3 3 1 2 3 3 Social Dialogue Reinforcing the efficiency of EOs in lobbying, social dialogue, Services provision + Improving expertise on key issues through inputs, experience sharing, debates, peer assistance = Action planning and implementation of changes Services International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Some results KNOW HOW + PRACTICE Examples of follow-up actions: Agree with TU on implementation of Responsible Care Charter (SK); Organise training programme on new requirements on chemicals (BUL); Define professional qualifications structures in chemical sector (TR) Establish a HRD Info Point (RO); Provide legal service in the field of labour law (CZ) Enlarge programme of HSE conferences to include social dialogue (HU); Skills REACH Green jobs Reinforcing the efficiency of EOs in lobbying, social dialogue, Services provision + Improving expertise on key issues through inputs, experience sharing, debates, peer assistance = Action planning and implementation of changes ETS Health & Safety International Training Centre of the ILO

International Training Centre of the ILO Lessons learned Project created space and structure to “step back and reflect” in a practical way Improved integration into EU policy issues and social dialogue Emerging view that tripartite concertation and influence on government can be improved through effective bipartite dialogue; There are issues that the social partners can work on independently. NEXT STEPS: Delivery against specific actions Ownership of national social partners for the European level programme and activities Impact evaluation in April 2010 International Training Centre of the ILO

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