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Description
Capacity-building to develop a more efficient functioning of tripartite structures at regional/county level through training for the Commission for Social Dialogue (CSD) from 8 counties AND to support the functioning of bipartite dialogue structures at county/local level through training for members of the Joint Commissions (JC) from schools and County Schools Inspectorates. The primary objective was to strengthen the capacity of tripartite and bipartite dialogue and consultation structures within the education sector to ensure functional and efficient activities.
The project aimed to enhance social dialogue and cooperation by focusing on several key objectives. It sought to develop a more efficient functioning system of tripartite social dialogue structures at the regional and county levels. This was achieved by informing and training members of the Commission for Social Dialogue (CSD) from eight counties, involving employers and employee representatives from various economic sectors. Secondly, the project aimed to support the functioning of bipartite dialogue structures at the county and local levels by informing and training members of the Joint Commissions (JC) from 100 schools and 20 County Schools Inspectorates. This involved training 720 employee and employer representatives on social dialogue. Additionally, the project included awareness-raising activities and the creation of an information network among social partners and public and private sector organizations to promote understanding of the benefits of decent work conditions and social protection, with a focus on work-life balance, health and safety, and equality in the education sector.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the challenges related to the lack of effective tripartite and bipartite social dialogue structures within the education sector in Romania. Key issues included the need for a more efficient functioning system of social dialogue at regional and county levels, insufficient training and awareness among social partners, and the limited awareness of the benefits of decent work conditions and social protection. The project sought to enhance social dialogue and cooperation to ensure functional and efficient activities within the education sector.
The project implemented several activities. It began by informing and training members of the Commission for Social Dialogue (CSD) from eight counties, involving 160 employers and employee representatives from various economic sectors. The project also supported the functioning of bipartite dialogue structures at the county and local levels by training 720 employee and employer representatives from 100 schools and 20 County Schools Inspectorates. Additionally, eight information sessions were held to raise awareness about the importance of social dialogue and decent working conditions. The project included a study visit to Norway to transfer knowledge and best practices from the Nordic model of social dialogue, and a final conference was held to present the project''s findings and recommendations. Training curricula, manuals, and practical guidelines for joint commissions in the education sector were developed.
The project achieved significant results, including increased capacity of FSLI to support the functioning of bipartite structures at the local level and improved social dialogue at regional and county levels. A total of 720 employee and employer representatives were trained on social dialogue. The project also facilitated 24 consultation and debate sessions in eight pilot counties, strengthening tripartite dialogue. The study visit to Norway and the development of training materials provided valuable insights and best practices. The primary beneficiaries were employees and employers in the education sector, who gained improved understanding and capacity to engage in effective social dialogue, leading to better working conditions and social protection.
Summary of bilateral results
The project promoter highlighted that the contribution of the Norwegian partner (SL Norway) concerned transfer of knowledge about the structure of the social dialogue. Experts presented during the various meetings (seminars, rounds tables, study visit ) the Nordic model based on trust between partners and how to have an efficient dialogue using the win-win approach.