Ten Trade Union Actions - Inclusive Cities

ExerciseDesign a campaign to make informal economy workers from your sectoraware of their labour rights. Make sure that the result is perceptible at shortnotice.Include in this campaign a street action in cooperation with various trade federations.Action 7Organise training for trade unionistsNot only informal economy workers, also trade unionists need correct information. Bymeans of training and further training they remain informed of the developments in thelegal field. Is there a social dialogue with the government to improve the legal status ofbuilding workers? Has the trade union in one of the neighbouring countries reached anagreement on working conditions in the textile sector? Has progress been made with theprotection of workers in export processing zones? Information, education and trainingof trade unionists are essential for a trade union to function. At the same time, the leaderswill have to listen very well to messages from the grass roots.ExerciseWork out a programme for a two-day course for trade unionists at the grassroots level. Make a rough calculation of the costs and see who can give thecourse.Is it possible to cooperate to advantage with universities or training centres?47