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Description
The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of social partners to more effectively cooperate in policymaking and implementing autonomous normative frameworks that contribute to more efficient use of development potentials and maintaining political and social peace. It aimed to address the evolving challenges in the labour market by enhancing the capacity of social partners to engage in effective policy-making and collective bargaining.
The project focused on strengthening tripartite cooperation among employers, trade unions, and public authorities to formulate policy responses to new labor market challenges, such as the emergence of new forms of work. It sought to improve the competencies of social partners to conduct effective social dialogue and collective bargaining at the company, national, and EU levels. The project benefitted a wide range of stakeholders, including company representatives, trade union members, policymakers, and the general public.
Key activities included the establishment of a labor relations consultative committee, organization of regular meetings and networking events, implementation of training programs for company representatives and ZDS employees, and preparation of policy recommendations. The project also emphasized the exchange of best practices and experiences between Slovenia and Norway, leveraging the expertise of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address several labour market challenges, including the emergence of new forms of work, the need for adequate education, and the rise of precarious employment conditions. It focused on enhancing the capacity of social partners to engage in effective policy-making and collective bargaining to respond to these challenges. The project also sought to improve economic competitiveness, social equality, and sustainable development through strengthened social dialogue.
To achieve these goals, the project established a labour relations consultative committee to identify challenges and form positions of employers. It organized regular meetings and networking events involving employers, trade unions, policymakers, academia, and experts from Norway to exchange knowledge and best practices. The project conducted training programs for company representatives to acquire skills for effective negotiations at various levels and provided training for ZDS employees to enhance their competencies. Additionally, it prepared recommendations for policymakers on different aspects of new forms of work and disseminated project results through a project website, social media profiles, flyers, articles, and presentations during events and meetings.
The project achieved several outcomes and impacts. It improved social dialogue and cooperation among employers, trade unions, and public authorities, and enhanced the implementation of the decent work agenda, ensuring fair and decent working conditions. The project facilitated access to employment by addressing labour market challenges and strengthened the capacity of social partners to participate effectively in policy-making and collective bargaining. Beneficiaries included company representatives involved in collective bargaining, trade union members, policymakers, and the general public. Overall, the project contributed to creating long-term sustainable solutions for labour market challenges, improving the protection of workers'' rights, and strengthening the overall social dialogue model and tripartite cooperation in Slovenia.
Summary of bilateral results
The transfer of knowledge and experience from the Norwegian partner was an important contribution to the project results. The project promoter highlighted that they learned and exchanged good practices, recommendations for policy changes, and views on tackling the labour market changes.