The context of the project is the need for a stronger social dialogue in Lithuania, including at regional and sectoral level. Building trust between social partners is important for creating a good environment for negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
This project, which is carried out by one of the largest trade union confederations in Lithuania, the National Official Trade Union Confederation (NPPSS), addresses these issues, in cooperation with the Norwegian trade union Fagforbundet. The project focuses on strengthening social dialogue through capacity-building of employees and employers, and by developing a social partnership with the Fire and rescue department (PAGD) and Environmental protection department (AAD).
Activities included training sessions in Vilnius and five other cities for a total of 160 participants, a workshop on collective agreements, round table conferences and leadership training. A study trip was organized to Norway for a smaller group and a final conference gathered 160 participants in Vilnius.