Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 1:AN EDUCATOR’S GUIDECourseguidelinesand a workingtogetheragreementThe starting point for activity in trade unions is a set of shared values andattitudes. These include: justice and fair treatment in all aspects of work equality of opportunity and equity of treatment which require theelimination of prejudice and procedures which openly or covertlydiscriminate against people on the grounds of age, gender, race,religion, sexual orientation and disability the greatest possible involvement in decision making at work andparticipation in the activities of the union by members maintaining cohesion between members and groups of members inworking towards trade union objectivesThese principles underpin the work of the ILO-IUF and should be reflectedin the way that the course is run. The knowledge, experience and skills thateach member brings to the course should be valued. Everyone hassomething to contribute and no one should feel excluded from doing so. Atthe beginning of the course, participants and the educator should agreecourse guidelines that reflect the principles outlined above. You can usethe example of an agreement for working and learning together below tostart the discussion off.Example agreement for learning together (add other agreed items in the spaces below) listen what others have to say and avoid being dismissive of their contribution wait until a speaker has finished, and do not interrupt their train of thought use language that will not offend others stick to the agreed starting and finishing times avoid sexist language or behaviour try not to use “jargon” and if you do always explain what it meansJargon sheetDuring the course the educator should encourage participants to keep ajargon sheet so that they are able to refer to words, phrases andabbreviations and know what they mean or stand for. A large sheet ofposter paper should be kept in the room so that the explanation of thewords can be written down.12 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers