Strengthening social dialogue and industrial relations through the capacity building of employers and workers

The pilot project entitled Academy for Young Trade Union Leaders is a new capacity-building initiative by the Programme for Workers’ Activities at the ITC-ILO that links industrial relations and social dialogue with young people (under 35). By increasing the level of expertise and skills of young trade union representatives, it aims to contribute to the following objectives: (i) increased representativeness and visibility of young workers among trade union membership; (ii) consolidated youth structures and higher participation pf youth in decision-making bodies; (iii) increased level of knowledge on work-related issues: youth employment, youth rights at work, organising, social dialogue and collective bargaining, OSH, workplace learning and related topics. The training project will also streamline the acquisition of so-called soft skills, such as communication and negotiation skills.

Project symbol

RER/16/50/EUR

Admin unit

ITC-TURIN

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

31/03/2017

Total allocation

779661

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

703467

Development Partners

European Commission, DG Employment and Social Affairs

Country/Countries

Global
Europe and Central Asia - regional

Outcomes

Advocacy for decent work
Strong and representative employers' and workers' organizations