VS/2021/0014

TransFormWork

Social partners together for digital transformation of the
world of work. New dimensions of social dialogue deriving
from the Autonomous Framework Agreement on Digitalisation

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AIMS OF THE PROJECT

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Study

To study the national context, existing strategies and methodologies related to the implementation of the European Social Partners’ Framework Agreement on Digitalisation, the challenges faced by social dialogue deriving from the digital transformation of the world of work, the new opportunities presented by digitalisation

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Comparative analysis

To make a comparative analysis of the trends in the partner countries

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Raise awareness

To raise awareness of the European autonomous social dialogue outcomes and improve understanding of employers, workers and their representatives of the opportunities and challenges in the world of work resulting from the digital transformation

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Exchange experience

Within the context of the European Social Partners’ Framework Agreement on Digitalisation to exchange experience and good practice examples and the role of the social partners and social dialogue in this process

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Catalogue of Good Practices

To develop a ‘Catalogue of Good Practices’ to assist the employers’ and workers’ organisations to mutually benefit from the opportunities and deal with the challenges in a partnership approach

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Organise discussions

To organise discussions and exchange between workers’ and employers’ representatives on the role of social dialogue in the context of its new dimensions at national and transnational levels by exchange of information and good practice examples

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Promote good practices

To promote good practices and positive outcomes of the digital transformation and the role and impact the social dialogue can play in the process for social development and economic effects in the partner countries and other EU Member States

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Explore the necessity

To explore the necessity for amendment of the existing national legal frameworks in order to enhance the implementation of the European Social Partners’ Framework Agreement on Digitalisation and to make suggestions to the relevant institutions.

Co-beneficiries

Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB)

The Confederation of the Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) established in 1990 is the biggest representative trade union organisation in Bulgaria representing the interests of about 380 000 workers and employees in Bulgaria. CITUB has been affiliated to ETUC and ITUC since1995.

Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)

The Bulgarian Industrial Association – Union of the Bulgarian Business (BIA) is a voluntary, non-profit and non-governmental organization of the Bulgarian industry, established on 25 April 1980. BIA is an umbrella organization with a matrix structure, vertically representing the branch (sector) oriented organization and horizontally the regional and municipal organizations.

Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETKL)

We believe that private sector employers are the key to the development of Estonia and the welfare of its people. Realising this responsibility, we have intentionally taken an active role in improving life in Estonia. The Estonian Employers’ Confederation stands for a vital Estonia, being the voice of employers in Estonia and internationally.

Malta Chamber

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is the independent voice of the private sector in Malta. Its principal mission is to actively represent companies from all economic sectors and ensure that entrepreneurs enjoy the best competitive environment and regulatory conditions possible for the conduct of business.

Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (SEK)

Brief History

The Cyprus Workers Confederation-SEK, established in 1944, is one of the most important social partners in Cyprus within the framework of tripartite cooperation.
SEK represents through its affiliated unions, workers in all sectors of the country’s economic activity. The mass of members comes from the private sector, but SEK also represents the majority of workers in semi-governmental utilities and services and local authorities, as well as blue-collar public employees.

Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB)

The Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) is the most representative national employer organization, politically independent, with a mission to promote and support the benefits of Cypriot businesses in Cyprus, in the European Union (EU) and internationally.

Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU)

The Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) represents over 180,000 workers from virtually every category of employment across almost every sector of the Irish economy. SIPTU provides the expertise, experience and back-up services necessary to assist workers in their dealings with employers, government and industrial relations institutions.

Associated organizations

European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) speaks with a single voice on behalf of European workers to have a stronger say in EU decision-making.

BusinessEurope

BusinessEurope is the leading advocate for growth and competitiveness at European level, standing up for companies across the continent and actively campaigning on the issues that most influence their performance.

Concordia

Concordia Employers’ Confederation represents 14 of the most important sectors in the Romanian economy and it is a social dialogue partner, representative at national/cross-sectoral level.

Ibec

Ibec is Ireland’s largest lobby and business representative group. Our purpose is to help build a better, sustainable future by influencing, supporting and delivering for business success. With over 230 employees, Ibec engages with key stakeholders in Ireland and internationally through our six regional offices and our Brussels office, along with an extensive international network in the UK and US.

Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO)

The Swedish Trade Union Confederation, LO, is the central organisation for 14 affiliates which organise workers within both the private and the public sectors.

The General Workers Union (GWU) – Malta

Founded in 1943, the GWU is the biggest Trade Union in Malta, with the most significant number of members from every sector of the economy. It has always respected and defended the workers’ interests. Over the years, it has improved working conditions and workers’ quality of life both at work and outside.

Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (CSE)

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise produces concrete proposals for measures and reforms that improve the business climate. We provide knowledge and inform opinion. We seek to influence politicians and other decisionmakers. We represent business in discussions with unions and authorities. We give Swedish business a voice in the EU.

Affiliated entity

Malta Business Bureau

The Malta Business Bureau represents the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry and the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) in Brussels and Malta. It does so by liaising directly with the European institutions, the Maltese Permanent Representation and with umbrella organisations such as BusinessEurope, Eurochambers and Hotrec on all policy and funding issues affecting Maltese business interests.

News and Events

Final Conference

Feb 21, 2023 | News/Events

The Final Conference of the TransFormWork project was carried out on 20 February 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event was hosted and organized by CITUB in collaboration with the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA); Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (SEK); Cyprus...

Irish National Info Day

Feb 15, 2023 | News/Events

DUBLIN 15 FERUARY 2023 As part of the TransFormWork European Project, the Irish partner, SIPTU, held this Information Day in the CWU Conference Centre on 15 February, 2023. Brian McGann, the Project Co-ordinator for SIPTU, the Irish partner in this project, opened the...

Second Bulgarian Info Day

Feb 10, 2023 | News/Events, Uncategorized

The Second Bulgarian National Information Day was held on February 10, 2023. The event, hosted this time by the Bulgarian Industrial Association gathered more than 35 experts -trade union representatives from the headquarters and federations of CITUB, BIA, branch...

Third European Round Table

Oct 12, 2022 | News/Events

Dublin, 11 and 12 October 2022REPORT The third European Roundtable was held in Ireland on 11-12 October 2022. The opening day of this event focused on the Europe Social Partners Framework Agreement on Digitalisation and in particular on its relevance to new technology...

V SC meeting

Jun 21, 2022 | News/Events

The V SC meeting took place on 21 June 2022 and 18 participants took part in the meeting from all co-beneficiary and associated organizations. The meeting was hosted by The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry following the very successful Second...

Second European Round Table

Jun 20, 2022 | News/Events

The Second European Round Table under the title FUTURE SKILLS & AI IN EUROPE was organized on 20 July 2022 in Malta. The event was organized and hosted by: The Malta Chamber and The Malta Business Bureau in collaboration with the General Workers Union. More than...

First national Info Day – Malta

Apr 8, 2022 | News/Events

Friday 8 April 2022 Malta 1st national event on Digital Transformation of the workplace The Malta Chamber and the Malta Business Bureau in association with the General Workers Union organised a webinar event discussing two key topics from the EU autonomous framework...

Fourth SC meeting

Feb 26, 2022 | News/Events

The fourth SC meeting of the project took place on 25 February 2022 via Zoom and was attended by the project coordinators and researchers from CITUB, ETKL, Malta Chamber, SEK, OEB, Ibec. During the meeting the following topics were discussed and or/reported: an...

First Bulgarian National Info Day

Feb 15, 2022 | News/Events

The First Bulgarian National Info Day took place on 15 February 2022 organized jointly by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Industrial Association. The event was attended by 30 people (in presence) and 15 people on-line. The...

Estonian Info Days

Jan 14, 2022 | News/Events

The First Estonian Info Day took place on 9.12.2021 as a hybrid event in Tallinn with 28 participants (in presence), representatives from branch structures of the social partners in Estonia. Koolitajad: Kristi Malmberg, Ann Marii Nergi ja Annika Arras, Millton...

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