The project addressed the challenges posed by an ageing workforce and a changing labor market, which necessitate the renewal of trade unions to attract and retain younger teachers. It aims to improve the social dialogue through a series of activities, including training, awareness-raising, and bilateral cooperation with Norwegian partner. The project builds on the experience of previous capacity-building initiatives and partnerships.

The project aimed at strengthening bipartite social dialogue and its effect at national level and to familiarize the players with legislation related with decent work and the impact it has on their work by acquisition of leadership, communication and digital skills. The project included capacity building of Joint Commissions for Social Dialogue (JCSD) and unions to address changes in employment and work within education at national and local level, and awareness-raising and information activities and development of digital communication tools dedicated to social partners to promote understanding of the benefits of implementing decent work conditions and social protection. 

Summary of bilateral results

The Norwegian partner LO Norway contributed with information about the structure of social dialogue in Norway. Experts provided presentations during the various activities (conferences, study visit ) and how to have an efficient dialogue using the win-win approach. The project promoter also highlighted that they learned how to work with young leaders, and how to involve more the young and women in decision- making processes inside their organization.

Project details

Project info
Period
2014-2021
Approval date
Grant financing
338000.00€
Final project cost
376250.00€