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
ΣΤΟΧΟΙ ΤΟΥ ΕΡΓΟΥ
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
Comparative analysis
To make a comparative analysis of the trends in the partner countries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…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.
Διαβάστε Περισσότερα…Νέα/Εκδηλώσεις
Final Conference
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...
Second Bulgarian Info Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
First European Round Table
The First Round Table was carried out on 3 December 2021 via Zoom and as a hybrid meeting in Bulgaria and Cyprus. The Round table was organized and hosted by the Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETKL). It was attended by 60 stakeholders from the partner countries....
Ομάδα έργου
Ina Atansova
Project manager of TransFormWork
Head of PM unit/CITUB
CITUB
Luyboslav Kostov
Project Research Team Leader
Director of ISSI at CITUB
CITUB
Velichka Mikova
Project expert
National Secretary/CITUB
CITUB
Mariya Mincheva
Project researcher
Vice chairman of BIA
BIA
Svetlana Doncheva
Project coordinator
Head of the Project Management Unit
BIA
Prof. Elena Shoikova
Project researcher
Professor at Technical University – Sofia
BIA
Maria Theodorou
Project Coordinator
Head of Research and European Programmes Service
Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB)
Lena Panayiotou
Researcher
Director / Industrial Relations & Social Policy Department
Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB)
Paraskevas Anastasiou
Expert
Head / International Relations & Event Management Service
Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB)
Linda Larsson
Project Researcher
Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO)
Kent
Project Coordinator
Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO)
Brian McGann
Project Coordinator
Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU)
Kevin P O’Kelly
Project Researcher
Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU)
Mr. Joe Tanti
Project Coordinator
Malta Business Bureau
Mr. Daniel Debono
Project Researcher
Malta Business Bureau
Mr. Daniel Cassar
Project Coordinator
Malta Chamber
Raul Aron
Analyst-advisor
Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETKL)
Johanna Odes
Communication specialist and project coordinator
Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETKL)
Piia Zimmermann
Legal adviser
Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETKL)
Adelina Dabu
Project Coordinator
Concordia
