1. Group Work: Country Review
Aim:
To learn about major social security and organizing issues facing unions in different countries of Asia
Task:
Present a comparative picture of issues facing the region – as per the questions listed next.

2. Group Work
How did the global economic crisis affect your country? What impact has it had on workers & trade unions? Any example of union response?
Organizing: any example of innovative organizing campaign undertaken in your country?
What actions has your trade union taken to extend social protection to workers?
What are three main priorities of Trade Unions in your region?

3. Group Work
What are the major social security schemes in your country? Who is covered under these?
How are the main schemes funded?
Do unions play any role in management or implementation of social security schemes?
What is the situation of the women workers in terms of social security coverage? Eligibility? Entitlements?
Social Security funds: investment pattern? Management (public or private)? Workers participation?
What are the main shortcomings of the social security schemes and system in your country?