This project increased the capacity of the trade union side in the metal industry to introduce into the local social dialogue, issues related to the employment of immigrants and refugees and a multicultural working environment. Training activities built on the good practice in primarily Norway, and the previous project which was implemented in partnership with the Norwegian trade union Fellesforbundet, which in the second phase was involved on an informal basis and contributed with expertise and assist in the organisation of the study visit to Norway.
While the first project focused on identifying problems, building the awareness of trade union activists and basic knowledge about employing migrants and working in a multicultural environment, the second phase of the project focused on developing practical solutions that the union side can propose in the social dialogue process, both related to migrant workers and Ukrainian refugees.
The project also encouraged tripartite dialogue with the participation of public administration at local level, since the increased immigration and the refugee situation raised the need for a closer cooperation between social partners and public authorities.
The following activities were carried out:
- Study visit for 15 trade union representatives to Norway, including meetings with private, social and public partners.
- Training of 60 trade union representatives on the employment of migrants/refugees and a multicultural working environment
- Export reports on legal, economic, and social aspects of the project issues and proposals for changes.
- Advanced training of 90 trade union representatives on the inclusion of migrant issues in social dialogue and collective agreements and cooperation with local public institutions.
- Dissemination and publication of project material.