1. the proactive EWC

2. ● the EWC, a Sisyphus labour ? 2

3. the proactive EWC ● insuperable problems ? ● multiple heterogeneities or united in diversity ? o nationalities, languages, cultures o constant turnover of members and composition o mix of trade unions and independent members o individual background and motivation o different concepts of industrial relations ● restructuring, austerity, relocations, closure o internal competition o little or no impact of opinions ● stay motivated !!! o risk of folding back on national level 3

4. 4 the proactive EWC ● possible evolution of a EWC symbolic EWC = empty box M passive EWC = source of information service provider M project based EWC = internal consistency M participating EWC = interactivity between workers and management M source : typology of prof. dr. Hans-Wolfgang Platzer, Fulda university

5. ● a way forward : the 3 C’s COHERENCE trust, respect, knowledge, homogeneity COMMUNICATION information sharing, networking, European mindset CAPTAIN leadership, structure, select committee, internal rules the proactive EWC 5

6. ● coherence ● take your time, step by step, walk before you run ● open your mind ● make the best of your agreement and the directive ● use preparatory and debriefing meetings for internal discussion ● set priorities, define work programs to have the means required to apply the rights stemming from this directive provided with training without loss of wages 6

7. ● communication SE WC EWC the proactive EWC SC central mgtlocal mgt national representatives local staff national unions European trade union federations supervisory board the EWC = the centre of a communication network

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9. ● captain - structure EWC SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIR/SECRETARY 9

10. the proactive EWC ja tak oui yes 10 ● qualities of a captain

11. the proactive EWC ● the network of a EWC 11

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15. the proactive EWC 15 ● key performance indicators for EWCs ?  3 CORE KPI OR « QUALITY CLUES » not necessarily linked with agreement efficient and « satisfactory » running of EWC from trade union & employee perspective

16. COMMUNICATION the proactive EWC 16 central mgt European trade union federations supervisory board SC SE WC EWC local mgt national representatives local staff national unions

17. the proactive EWC INFORMATION & CONSULTATION 17

18. INFLUENCE DECISIONS the proactive EWC 18

19. the proactive EWC ● some good examples ● Air France KLM public website, social and ethics charter, joint project for merger of Air France and KLM ● Solvay charter on good health & safety practices, global WC ● Danske Bank global framework agreement on fundamental labour rights ● Arcelor Mittal 5% wage increase in Bulgaria ● General Motors framework agreement to “share the pain” ● Volkswagen very active Global Works Council 19

20. the proactive EWC reach for the stars...... together we can ! 20