Workplace Skills and Soft Skills as key

🎯 Purpose of Training Workshops

Training workshops organized by a syndicat are designed to empower members with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the workplace, advocate for their rights, and grow as professionals or union leaders. These workshops serve as both a preventive tool (educating workers before problems arise) and a reactive tool (equipping them to deal with conflicts or challenges effectively).

🧱 Key Types of Training Workshops

1. 🏛️ Labor Rights and Employment Law

Objective: Educate members about their rights under national labor laws and collective agreements. Topics: Worker protections (e.g., against discrimination, harassment) Rules on wages, hours, overtime, leave, and benefits Understanding contracts and workplace policies Procedures for grievances and legal recourse Impact: Helps members recognize violations and respond confidently and correctly.

2. 🎤 Leadership and Union Representation Training

Objective: Prepare members to take on leadership roles within the union or workplace. Topics: Roles and responsibilities of union delegates Leading meetings and engaging in negotiations Mobilizing coworkers and building solidarity Conflict resolution and communication skills Impact: Builds a strong, well-organized union with capable local leaders.

3. 🧩 Workplace Skills and Soft Skills

Objective: Support personal and professional growth. Topics: Time management and productivity Teamwork and collaboration Professional ethics and behavior Basic digital literacy or industry-specific skills Impact: Improves member performance and satisfaction at work.

4. 🧯 Health and Safety Awareness

Objective: Ensure members understand how to protect themselves at work. Topics: Occupational health & safety regulations Identifying hazards and reporting incidents Using safety equipment and following procedures Mental health awareness in the workplace Impact: Reduces workplace injuries, stress, and burnout.

5. 📢 Negotiation and Advocacy Skills

Objective: Equip members with tools to represent themselves or others effectively. Topics: Preparing for a negotiation (e.g., over pay or conditions) Bargaining tactics and communication strategies Presenting a case to management or HR Impact: Enables members to advocate for better conditions and resist unfair practices.

📈 Benefits of Training Workshops

Knowledgeable workforce that understands their rights and duties Stronger union leadership pipeline Greater worker solidarity and morale Fewer workplace conflicts and legal issues Increased influence during collective bargaining

🛠️ Implementation by the Syndicat

Format: In-person seminars, webinars, blended learning, or mobile-accessible courses Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, or on-demand based on member needs Facilitators: Labor law experts, union officials, professional trainers Partnerships: NGOs, government labor departments, educational institutions Certification: Provide certificates to acknowledge participation and build CVs

📣 Promoting Participation

Send invitations via SMS, email, and union bulletin boards Highlight practical benefits (e.g., “Know your rights to avoid being underpaid”) Offer training during or outside working hours depending on availability Provide incentives (e.g., lunch, travel reimbursement, certificates)