Objective:
This module will enable students to extend their practical and theoretical knowledge of trade union purpose and action through consideration of one of a range of contemporary issues chosen by the programme team. This will be delivered in various streams but always focussing on some issue external to the workplace level bargaining; trade unions in action in the European Union is an example.
On completion of this module you should be able to:
- Identify and demonstrate a basic knowledge of challenges arising for trade unions outside of the local/sector/national bargaining arena, for example, EU or other international influences
- Evaluate the significance and practical application of institutional and / or trade union responses to these challenges
- Demonstrate the potential impact of these challenges and responses in a collective bargaining setting.
Textbook:
There will be no core text for this module, but you will be expected to use material from core modules as directed, and you will be guided to / provided with other relevant materials. These typically will include specialist reports and government or other appropriate websites, for example
- https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/home
- https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/
- www.ilo.org
Here’s something you might be asked to do in an assignment in this module:
Identify the European Works Council / EU Social Dialogue Committee relevant to your workplace.
This is an elective or optional module in the Trade Union Studies Certificate programme worth 5 credits. It will be delivered by way of five 3-hour night classes; 3 full day classes or a combination of each.
