1. Group Work on the messages

2. The “Message House” Approach on the Future of Work
[Primary message/slogan]
“Build together the future of work we want ”
[Support message] The future of work is not a fatality. No one should be left behind.We must create decent jobs for all workers. Unions make that possible.
[Core message #1]
Unions are key actors to combat precarity and lack of social protection. Unionization is vital to protect the rights of workers in the non standards forms of employment.
[Core message #2]
Unions play an important role to reduce informal economy. Unions remain strong partners to combat inequality and poverty in the country.  
[Core message #3]
Globalization and automation can offer new opportunities for workers. Unions can provide solutions to protect decent jobs for all.
[Foundation – supporting information – important facts]
A recent study by McKinsey Global Institute that looked at both sides of the debate estimated that by 2030, in about 60 per cent of occupations, at least one-third of constituent activities could be automated
Many studies show that members of the union tend to have higher wages than non-unionized workers.
ILO studies show that unions and collective bargaining institutions are key to reduce inequality
In 2018, 53% of the world population have an internet connexion.
In the Americas, 40.0 per cent of total employment or 183 million persons are in informal employment (ILO Report)
[And so on]

3. Group 1: Prepare three key messages for young workers in the informal economy. Preparation: 30 minutes. Presentation: 5 minutes
[Primary message/slogan]
“Decent Work for Youth”
[Support message] Youth unemployment is not a fatality. All young workers must have access to decent jobs, freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Unions make that possible.
[Core message #1]
[Core message #2]
[Core message #3]
[Foundation – supporting information – important facts]
Many studies show that members of the union tend to have higher wages than non-unionized workers.
ILO studies show that unions and collective bargaining institutions are key to reduce inequality and precarity
More than 64 million unemployed youth worldwide and 145 million young workers are living in poverty.
[And so on]

4. Group 2: Prepare three key messages for Young Students
Group 2: Prepare three key messages for Young Students. Preparation: 30 minutes. Presentation: 5 minutes
[Primary message/slogan]
“Decent Work for Youth”
[Support message] Youth unemployment is not a fatality. All young workers must have access to decent jobs, freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Unions make that possible.
[Core message #1]
[Core message #2]
[Core message #3]
[Foundation – supporting information – important facts]
Many studies show that members of the union tend to have higher wages than non-unionized workers.
ILO studies show that unions and collective bargaining institutions are key to reduce inequality and precarity
More than 64 million unemployed youth worldwide and 145 million young workers are living in poverty.
[And so on]

5. Group 3: Prepare three key messages for Young workers in the private sector. Preparation: 30 minutes. Presentation: 5 minutes
[Primary message/slogan]
“Decent Work for Youth”
[Support message] Youth unemployment is not a fatality. All young workers must have access to decent jobs, freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Unions make that possible.
[Core message #1]
[Core message #2]
[Core message #3]
[Foundation – supporting information – important facts]
Many studies show that members of the union tend to have higher wages than non-unionized workers.
ILO studies show that unions and collective bargaining institutions are key to reduce inequality and precarity
More than 64 million unemployed youth worldwide and 145 million young workers are living in poverty.
[And so on]

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