SEMINAR
S O C I AL D I AL O G U E
UNDERSTANDING THE NEW ROLE OF THE SOCIAL PARTNERS IN EUROPE EXPERIENCES AND KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
Milan / Italy, 28 - 29 June 2006
EIPA-CEFASS: Via Copernico 38, 20125 Milan (IT)
PRELIMINARY
PROGRAMME
Subject:
From an international perspective, the European social dialogue culture is regarded as a cornerstone of
the social and economic model of Europe: social dialogue is better developed in Europe than in any other
region in the world. However, due to the great variety of labour market structures among Member States,
the dialogue between social partners at cross-border and EU level is not proceeding smoothly. In
addition, the Central and Eastern European economies are suffering from weak industrial relations.
This EIPA-CEFASS seminar aims to provide insights, proposals and solutions regarding the following
issues: the role of social partners, the labour law background (existing “soft law”), framework agreements
relating to social dialogue, intersectoral/company-level dialogue, consultation procedures, bi- and tripartite
bargaining and EU social dialogue with focus on the public administration sector.
For whom?
Social partner representatives, representatives of the industrial sector, lawyers and civil servants from EU
Member States and countries surrounding the EU who work in employment sectors, as well as other key
persons concerned with employment and labour market reforms.
Why participate?
By attending the seminar, participants will:
- receive hands-on information from experienced practitioners
- be able to "think aloud" in small working groups and to network with their peers
- be able to exchange contrasting experiences in a multicultural context: participants come from all EU countries
- find out how good practices in social dialogue and industrial relations can provide tools for day-to-day business
Methodology
A participatory approach has been chosen: working in small groups, participants will be expected to play
an active role by exchanging country-specific views and debating possible options for reform measures.
Offering a well-adjusted mix of presentations, discussions and tailored working sessions, the seminar will
seek to draw on the participants' experience.
Languages
The seminar will be conducted in English. Simultaneous interpretation into Italian, German or French will
be available provided that there is a sufficient number of requests for these languages.
Fee
The participation fee is EUR 490. In special cases, we will be prepared to consider offering a reduction.
Contact
 Roger Hessel, Project Leader, tel. +39-02-67.100.600, r.hessel@eipa-it.com
 Organisation: Davide Minelli, Coordinator-Assistant, tel. +39-02-67.100.600, d.minelli@eipa-it.com
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Thursday 28 June 2006
09.45
Welcome of participants
Angelo Carenzi, Director, European Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public
Health Care (EIPA-CEFASS), Milan (IT)
10.00
Introduction to the seminar: overview of industrial relations and social
structures in various countries – Identifying different models and the role of
social partners
Roger Hessel, Project Leader, EIPA-CEFASS, Milan (IT)
10.30
Discussion
11.00
Coffee break
11.15
How to improve negotiation procedures between employers and workers:
key factors for success
Christian Carlsen, Chief Consultant and Attorney at Computer Science
Corporation (CSC) in Copenhagen, Associate Professor at the University of
Copenhagen (DK)
11.45
Discussion
12.30
Lunch
14.0
PARALLEL WORKSHOP SESSIONS:
Considerations for change – What can we learn from others?
The participants will be invited to take part in one of the three working groups. Within
the group of their choice they will be asked to report on practices and experiences in
their working environment.
Group 1: Good practices in social dialogue in Scandinavia
Chair: Christian Carlsen, Chief Consultant and Attorney at Computer
Science Corporation (CSC) in Copenhagen, Associate Professor
Group 2: Good practices in industrial relations
Chair: Christian Welz, Research Manager, European Foundation for
the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Dublin (IE)
Group 3: Good practices in social dialogue in southern Europe
Chair: Roger Hessel
16.00
Coffee break
16.30
DEBRIEFING ON THE WORKSHOPS (plenary session)
Presentation of the outcome of the group discussions
18.00
End of the first day
20.00
Dinner (optional)
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Friday 29 June 2006
09.15
Industrial relations: good practices in bargaining in Central European
countries – What works and why?
Christian Welz, Research Manager, European Foundation for the Improvement of
Living and Working Conditions, Dublin (IE)
09.45
Interactive discussion
10.15
Case study: social dialogue in Denmark – Focus on the Danish dispute
settlement structure
Christian Carlsen, Chief Consultant and Attorney at Computer Science
Corporation in Copenhagen, Associate Professor (DK)
10.45
Discussion
11.15
Coffee break
11.30
Social dialogue at EU level: involvement of management and workers,
structures, achievements and prospects for the future
Roger Hessel
12.00
Discussion
12.15
FINAL PANEL DISCUSSION
The perspective from employers and employees:
Keynote speech:
C. Tanil Küük, Chairman of the Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO),
Istanbul (TR) – invited
A reaction from the employees’ side:
N.N., trade union representative, Danish trade union, Copenhagen (DK)
13.00
Conclusions and summary
13.30
End of the seminar
Optional: tour of the old city of Milan; visit to the Duomo
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Social dialogue
Understanding the New Role of the Social Partners in Europe –
Experiences and Key Factors for Success
28 - 29 June 2006
CEFASS - Via Copernico, 42 - 20125 MILANO
GENERAL INFORMATION
Programme
The seminar will commence on Thursday 28 June at 09.45 hrs and finish Friday 29 June at 13.30
hrs.
Seminar venue
The seminar will take place at Cefass, Via Copernico 42, 20125 – Milan. Tel. +39.02.67100600,
Fax : +39.02.66982686
Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English. The seminar will be conducted in English.
Simultaneous interpretation into Italian, German or French will be available provided that there
is a sufficient number of requests for these languages.
Fee
The participation fee is € 490 and includes documentations, 1 lunch and refreshments. On special
occasions, we are prepared to consider a reduction.
Hotel reservations
CEFASS will be pleased to make reservations for you in one of these two hotel in Milan:
Hotel Terminal ****, € 90 single room, € 120 double room for single use (incl. breakfast and
tourist tax - the Hotel is situated in the historical centre of Milan);
Hotel Club ***, € 80 single room, € 120 double room for single use (incl. breakfast and tourist
tax - the Hotel is situated near the central rail station);
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate your exact dates of arrival and
departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on
checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be
guaranteed.
Registration
Kindly complete the registration form and return it before Friday 21 June 2006 to Mr. Davide
Minelli, Assistant, European Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public Health Care, Via
Copernico 42, I 20125 Milan, tel.: +39.2.67100600, fax: +39.2 66982686. E-mail:
d.minelli@eipa-it.com.
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Meals
Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme
Organiser so that this can be arranged.
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed
registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the
registration form. For cancellations received after the date indicated on the registration form we
will have to charge an administration fee of € 150 unless a replacement Seminar.
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Social dialogue
Understanding the New Role of the Social Partners in Europe –
Experiences and Key Factors for Success
28 - 29 June 2006
CEFASS - Via Copernico, 42 - 20125 MILANO
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PAYMENT
EURO 490
The participation fee includes participation in the seminar, documentation, 1 lunch and coffee breaks
Method of payment
 Bank transfer (participation fee + € 6 transfer costs), clearly indicating the participant’s name and the reference “p:
0671401” The registration fee was transferred on.......…............2006 to Cefass’ IBAN (International Bank Account
Number): IT 72 H030 6909 4480 0002 1911 121 at Intesa BCI Cariplo in Milan (ABI Code: 03069; C.A.B. Code:
09448; Swit Code BCITIT 33103;). For the Italian Participants to Cefass’ Bank account no 000021911121 at
Banca Intesa in Milan (ABI Code: 03069; C.A.B. Code: 09448;)
Note: Pre-payment is a condition for participation. For administrative reasons, a fee of € 150 will be charged for
cancellations received after 21 June 2006 unless another participant is designated.
HOTEL RESERVATION
Please reserve hotel accommodation for me at:
Date of arrival:
Hotel Club 
Date of departure:
Hotel Terminal 
No. of nights:
No hotel reservation required
MEALS
Lunch Day 1
will attend will not attend
Kindly complete the registration form and return it before 21 June 2006 to Mr Davide Minelli, European
Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public Health Care, Via Copernico 42, I-20125 Milano,
Tel.: +39.02.67.100.600 Fax: +39.02.66982686 e-mail: d.minelli@eipa-it.com
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