The main goal of the project was to improve working conditions and labour relations in the steel and iron sector, through sectoral labour standards and social dialogue in the regions, as well as events ensuring decent work innovation action plans. The project aimed to address four strategic goals for decent work: Job creation at regional level, rights at work, social protection , and social dialogue, with gender equality as a cross-cutting goal.
Local and regional government entities are responsible for the social and public context linked to the sector and related businesses, and thus good governance is an integral part of an effective social dialogue. The project involved three parties influencing regional social dialogue and governance: representatives of employers, employees and the local government.
The project supported activities at company, sector, and regional level, enhancing the social dialogue and tripartite cooperation in the steel and iron labour market. It developed an action plan and a code of conduct for the protection of labour rights and the improvement of working conditions.
The project aimed to support:
- Improvement of working conditions and labour relations in the steel sector through sectoral labour standards and social dialogue in metalworking employment regions.
- A series of decent employment activities and events, and innovative action plans that social partners at the company level have to consider.
The main activities of the project included:
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a competition-based campaign,
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workshop for 100 participants,
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networking event,
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5 training sessions
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study visits to Norway meeting experts and representatives of LO - The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions.
The project promoter, Inter-company Self-governing Independent Trade Union of CMC Poland Employees, is a Polish trade union that represents the interests of its members.