Training I: EU legal framework on EWCs and International Labour Standards

This two-week online training activity consisted of two modules: i. EU legal framework on EWCs and ii. ILO and International Labour Standards. It included live webinars, self-guided e-learning modules, videos, InfoStories, reading assignments and peer-to-peer forum discussions.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the module 1.1, the participant was able to:

• articulate a clear understanding of EWCs and their significance within the EU legal framework.

• demonstrate comprehension of the operational mechanisms and functions of EWCs.

• apply knowledge gained from exploring European Works’ Council Directive 2009/38/EC to analyse its implications on workplace dynamics.

• evaluate the diverse array of benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of EWCs.

• synthesize acquired knowledge to critically assess the role of EWCs in promoting cross-border cooperation and employee representation within multinational corporations.

At the end of the module 1.2, the participant was able to:

• Understand the history, mission, and key functions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), emphasizing its role in promoting social justice and decent work globally.

• Understand the process of developing international labour standards (ILS) through tripartite consensus and their importance in regulating labour issues across countries.

• Explore the ILO’s core conventions that establish the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and understand how these principles aim to promote social justice, fair globalization, and poverty alleviation.

• Examine the ILO’s Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) and its significance for encouraging responsible business practices.

CONTENT

The course covered the following topics:

• Defining European Works Councils

• Understanding the functionality of European Works Councils

• Exploring European Works’ Council Directive 2009/38/EC

• Analysing the benefits and challenges of European Works Councils

• Introducing the ILO and International Labour Standards (ILS)

• Exploring Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

• Comprehending the ILO's Multinational Enterprises (MNE) Declaration

NUMBER OF HOURS: 10