ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR ITEM 3d Seminar. Barcelona 26-28 April, 2016

ITEM Training actions organized by CCOO ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR ITEM Training actions organized by CCOO The aim was to develope three courses for three different targets in the perspective of a holistic training approach to reinforce capacities at a TU regional level as CCOO de Catalunya works on October 2015 Training for TU Officers (Territorial + Union level) February 2016 Training for Shop Stewards and TU Officers (Unions) April 2016 EWC members of enterprises participating in ITEM

ITEM Seminar in Barcelona ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR ITEM Seminar in Barcelona 26-28 April, 2016 General Objective: “Improve use of European Information + Consultation tools at CCOO of Catalonia” Specific Objectives: Develop a specific training to reinforce EWC capacities facing restructuring processes Raise Awareness of Unionists about the usefulness of European Information and Consultation processes in case or restructuring processes Exchange best practices managing I+C processes among EWC leaders Extend knowledge of existing Trade Union models in Europe

KEY ELEMENT: Innovative training Methodological approach ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR KEY ELEMENT: Innovative training ETUI support Methodological approach Multiplying effect

TRAINING Training Structure: 2 different Phases ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR 25 international participants 80 international + nat. participants Training + Content development TRAINING

Phase 1: Working on Recommendations International Experts ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: Working on Recommendations CONCEPT: 25 international EWC leaders (GS of Suez, Freudenberg, Agfa, Nestle, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Select Committee of Alstom…) exchange best practices in I + C processes when facing restructuring and prepare recommendations to be spread to other EWC reps and unionists 12 hour training International Experts Active training

Phase 1: Icebreaker – What is a EWC for you? ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: Icebreaker – What is a EWC for you?

Phase 1: Icebreaker – What is a EWC for you? ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: Icebreaker – What is a EWC for you?

Phase 1: Background Knowledge ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: Background Knowledge Heinz Bierbaum – Strategical importance of EWCs Chantal Caron – EWC coordinator and role of ETUFs Emilio Penado – I + C process, the timeline Michael Hoffmann – The main elements of ‘confidentiality’

Phase 1: Best practices + Expertise ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: Best practices + Expertise Restructuring Alstom Anticipation by EWC Suez Restructuring Arvato Anticipation by EWC Freudenberg

Phase 1: The exercise – ‘Matrix in 3 steps’ ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: The exercise – ‘Matrix in 3 steps’ Development: During 5 hours 4 groups work with a matrix methodology to develop recommendations about EWC and restructuring. The exercise has 3 phases which are introduced by the trainers and assisted by EWC experts (1 each group). The introduction to the exercise is explained in Act. Sheets

Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 1 ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 1 Each group works on one of the 4 columns of the Matrix: Company, EWC, Nat. Federation, European Fed. 4 crucial actions concerning restructuring are defined, organized in 4 categories: I + C, Negotiation, Communication and Union Action. The result is presented through giant Post-Its

Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 1 ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 1 1st step: 16 actions 2nd step: Timeline A – Normal EWC B – Rumors C – I+C process D – Further negot. 3d step: Communication!

Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 2 ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 2 The same groups (language related) work now on the raws and organize in a time structure the actions that have been defined in the exercise before. 16 actions (4x4) by group are put on a timeline: A- Normal EWC function. B - Rumors, C - When I+C begins, D - Further negotiation

Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 3 ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 1: The matrix exercise – Step 3 The result of both activities, a set of actions, organized in 4 different ‘moments’ is prepared to be communicated to a wider audience. The groups choose a spokesperson and all together choose the 2 persons who next day will present the results to a wider EWC audience

Phase 2: Spreading Recommendations ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 2: Spreading Recommendations

Phase 2: Introduction by experts ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 2: Introduction by experts The conference (80) persons brings together the 25 ‘leaders’ with other EWC reps. A first part is offered in assertive form with 30 minute presentations followed by Q&A. From the case studies presented the day before, 2 are offered to this wider audience. Volker Telljohann: 5 best practices Bruno Demaitre (ETUI): Importance of training Seminar related best practices choosen: Alstom + Freudenberg

Phase 2: Presentation of Recommendations ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 2: Presentation of Recommendations

Phase 2: Closing the circle ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 2: Closing the circle During the coffee break participants had the opportunity to choose their own EWC ‘image’… AND THE WINNER WAS:

Phase 3: An intercultural conclusion ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 3: An intercultural conclusion The conference was closed in the afternoon by Richard Hyman and Rebecca Gombrill Mc Cormick presenting the ETUI study: ‘Trade Unions in Europe: from crisis to renewal’

Phase 3: An intercultural conclusion ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Phase 3: An intercultural conclusion The evaluation sheets show that the training was highly appreciated. Both, by the EWC leaders who were developing the recommendations, but also by the EWC reps audience.

Ah! And the ever returning question… And what about the results? ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR Ah! And the ever returning question… And what about the results?

The results were… ITEM – THIRD SEMINAR 1.- Force-Ideas (Si vis pacem, para bellum…) 2.- References and networking 3.- MOTIVATION, COHESION AND SELFCONFIDENCE!!!