1. Youth Committee Independent Trade Unions of Croatia Youth Committee Offers and activities for young workers in Croatia

2. NHS NHS is founded in 1999. The largest confederation in Croatia 130.000 members Affiliated to the ITUC and ETUC Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

3. NHS – Youth Committee Established in 2006 20 active members – shop-stewards from trade unions affiliated to the NHS At least 4 meetings per year Coordinator of Youth Committee is a member of NHS Governing Body – the highest decision making body Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

4. Youth Committee The main aim of the NHS Youth Committee: Make a positive picture of trade unions by informing young people about TU’s work and all the benefits they will have once they join a trade union Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

5. The way we work Lack of understanding for youth in general by government and media, who are dealing with “bigger issues” Education activities - seminars, work-shops, etc. Organizing young members in branch trade unions Promoting the interests of young workers at all levels Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

6. Actions workshopsseminarsinformal meetings Education of young shop-stewards through : Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

7. Education Changes in Labour Law Mobbing Social skills and competences Conciliation procedure IPA Projects

8. Campaign: It’s time! Make a move! Youth sections of three Croatian TU confederations – NHS, SSSH and HUS 20th July 2008 - public gatherings of young trade unionists in capitals of 10 SEE countries (including Zagreb) Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

9. Campaign: It’s time! Make a move! Croatian young trade unionists organized a concert in Zagreb (a well known band) After the concert - video wall (World Football Cup – quarter finals, Croatia vs. Turkey) Complaints book Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

10. Logistics Press conference and media engagement Other organizations: Croatian Employment Agency, various institutions engaged in LLL, private employment agencies Announcement on national radio station Creating posters and banners for event Advertising on various Web pages Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

11. Message of campaign We care! Presenting Union work Be informed! Job, legislation, rights Act! Recruit We know! Use our knwledge

12. Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS) Main goal of campaign Complaint book - for young people to write their problems, opinions and possible solutions, and The book was given to the Prime Minister

13. Future of NHS Youth Committee Put public (government, employers media, unions) focus on the issues of young people Working on a better image of trade unions Promote and upgrade union activities Associate with other youth organisations Bigger influence of YC Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)

14. Future of NHS Youth Committee More of... MeetingsEducationCampaings Understanding from Union presidents Involvement in Union’s leadership Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (NHS)