Workers who live in energy-inefficient buildings are more exposed to cold spells, heatwaves and other impacts of climate change. According to the EU Commission, energy poverty, defined as a situation in which people are unable to keep their home adequately warm, is a major challenge in Member States... Lire plus

ETUI and ETUC are pleased to invite you to our new workshop on the role of the Trade Unions in implementing the European Social Partners Agreement on Digitalisation, which will take place on 13 and 14 February 2023 online on ZOOM. Description The Workshop will focus on analysing the recently signed... Lire plus

Despite the legislative framework, in practice collective bargaining faces several challenges that prevent union representatives from concluding and enforcing collective agreements. Multi-crisis responses have had a big impact on the collective bargaining process in many sectors. The issue of gender... Lire plus

This is a communication course in English for participants wanting to make a difference in the way environmental issues are dealt with in their organization or company. The course will cover the main factors that contribute to climate change and focus on how specific pressure groups (Trade unions... Lire plus

Climate change is often seen through the lens of intergenerational equity. In other words, in the fight against climate change, there should be a relationship of obligations between generations: one generation should not pass on costs to another for the benefits and pleasures it is now enjoying... Lire plus

Digital labour platforms belong to the emerging range of technology-facilitated labour market developments. This new form of work has generated a completely different approach to labour relations. From legal actions to recognise platform workers as employees to the first collective agreement signed... Lire plus

Objectives Advanced level of EWC Training of Trainers, incorporating also the training of experts, focused on the competence of designing an active-methodology training adopted to legal contents (invigorating the EWC agreement-based training). The goal is to find a common ground between expertise... Lire plus

Digitalization of work creates new forms of work organizations, new management practices, and new ways of labour outsourcing that challenge many aspects of “ traditional” work or “ old” roles. Even if it has the potential to release positive outcomes such as preventing workers from hazardous tasks... Lire plus

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in many sectors of the economy. It is at the heart of numerous discussions as it raises technological, regulatory, ethical, employment and policy related challenges. It is likely already present in your workplace in some form or shape, visible or... Lire plus

The course requires an initial intermediate level of English. It includes different types of activities that participants should take part in, including: Reading texts, audio files and videos on a wide range of trade union related topics; Quizzes which test participant’s understanding of key... Lire plus