INTRODUCTORY GETTING-TO-KNOW-YOU ACTIVITY BEFORE THE LECTURE/DISCUSSION:Duration: 15-30 minutes onlyMaterials: half or quarter-sized colored papers and markersParticipants: pwedeng individual activity if pax are 30 or less. If pax are over 30, group them (3 members per group) by counting offInstructions:Participants should reflect on what they believe being a unionist is (Anobaangibigsabihinngpagigingisangunyonista?).Participants write their answers on the colored papers. They may or may not write their names on the papers.Participants introduce themselves (Name/Nickname, Office) and share their answers, then post this answer on a mounted manila paper. (If grouped, pax are given time to discuss with their groupmates, after which they will choose a representative to introduce each of them and share their answer)During the presentations, the facilitator can highlight a few answers that might be used later in the discussionAfter everyone has presented, the facilitator will summarize the general answer of the participants, and then explain why it was necessary for them to reflect on what being a unionist is. (Lahtnamansiguropinag-iisipangmabuti kung anoangibigsabihinngpag-uunyonbagotumakbosabilang DENREU BOD, perosapagkakataongito ay magkakaroontayongpag-aaral at sharing upanglalungmapalalimangatingpagkakaintindisaatingmgaresponsibilidadbilangmgaunyonista)Start lecture
Stress: what’s in it for them? What do they gain from participating in the training?If you have a clear understanding of unionism and have a firm belief on your stand about it, you can be more able to serve your members with conviction and motivation
The financial crisis is one of the most significant threats to the world economyIt is now affecting worker’s incomes and jobsIn fact many developed countries have entered into recession, and unemployment is on the riseIn developing countries, economic growth has significantly slowed downANIMATEThis is apparently what is happening around the world. Do you think it’s the same here in the Phils?* Workers obtained a smaller share of the fruits of economic growth* The ongoing global economic slowdown is affecting low-income groups disproportionately
Lahatnagsa-suffer sapanahonng financial crisis, perosapanahonng economic growth, hindimasyadongpantayang distribution of benefitsHigh-income groups benefited more from the economic growth period prior to 2007Rising income inequality represents a danger to the social fabric as well as economic efficiency when it becomes excessive Wider income inequality can be helpful it signals stronger rewrds for work effort, innovation, skill and development (too little income inequality can weaken the incentive to take risks or invest in human capital)BUT excessive income inequality can be harmful when low-income groups perceive growth policies to be benefitting only the high-income groups (they will feel a sense of injustice and this could result to social conflict)
Research by the Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research, Inc. (EILER)
Seminar for DENREU Leaders - Presentation Transcript
BASIC ORIENTATION SEMINAR FOR UNION LEADERS DENREU Workers’ Education Team
OBJECTIVES At the end of the whole-day session, participants will be ale to understand and appreciate responsible public sector unionism Share personal views on what it means to be a unionist Discuss the global and national labor situation Enumerate relevant laws and policies on RPSU Explain the concept and philosophy of unionism Enumerate various DENREU activities
OVERVIEW Global, National and Public Sector Labor Situationer Moral and Legal Bases of Public Sector Unionism Trade Union Concept and Philosophy DENREU Activities and Success Stories
Global, National and Public Sector Labor Situationer MAAM LUMANGLAS
Global Labor Situation
Global Labor Situation Is income inequality necessarily bad?
National Labor Situation Despite the government's claims at safeguarding the workers amidst the global storm, the people and the ordinary workers will evidently be made to bear the heaviest blows of the financial crisis ~Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research, Inc. (EILER)
National Labor Situation Criminally low wages Hiding unemployment, "globalizing" jobs Crippled unions, no unions
Public Sector Labor Situation The government is considered as the largest employer The public has a negative perception for government employees They are stereotyped to be lazy, inefficient and fattened by the public’s money
Public Sector Labor Situation Growth without employment Low Wage Policy Lay-offs and Reorganization Lack of Recognition and Incentive Low Budgetary Priority Graft and Corruption
Public Sector Labor Situation Striving for better political rights Non-recognition of trade union rights Indifference toward unionism Discrimination against participatory democracy
Public Sector Labor Situation Striving for better political rights Failed attempt to standardize positions Gender discrimination and bias
Public Sector Labor Situation Disempowered workers, stagnant bureaucracy Low Level of Organization Spoils System and Patronage
Public Sector Labor Situation Disempowered workers, stagnant bureaucracy Culture of Fear and Silence
Moral and Legal Bases of Public Sector Unionism ATTY. CAMILO D. GARCIA
Legal Bases of PSU
1987 Constitution Article XIII, Section 2 “declares that the state shall afford full protection to labor and promote full employment and equality of opportunities to all”
1987 Constitution Article III, Section 8 (Bill of Rights) States that “the right of people including those employed in the private and public sector to form unions, associations or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall no be abridged”
Executive Order No. 180 Defines our constitutional rights to organize, collectively bargain and engage in peaceful concerted actions
ILO Conventions ILO Convention No. 87 (1948) Declares and recognizes the freedom of association and ensures the protection of the right to organize
ILO Conventions ILO Convention No. 98 (1949) Reiterates the right of the workers to organize and spells out the general principles of the right to collective bargainin ILO Convention No. 151 (1978) Establishes procedure appropriate to national conditions in determining terms and conditions of employment in the public sector
Legal Bases of PSU Civil Service Law Other rules and administrative issuances
Moral Bases of Unionism Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Moral Bases of Unionism Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and exile Freedom of opinion and expression Right of assembly and association
Trade Union Concept and Philosophy ATTY. CAMILO D. GARCIA
Unionism A manifestation of workers’ solidarity and a commitment to social responsibility
Union Permanent organization Freely and voluntarily formed by workers Aims to represent employees’ interest to improve terms and conditions of employment
Public Sector Unionism As used in labor relation, the term refers generally to an organization of government employees established in the protection and furtherance of their interest
Purposes To compel management to faithfully observe democratic processes relating to the merit system To influence legislation to further protect and uplift employees’ welfare
Importance Self Family Agency Public Sector Labor Movement Society
Principles/Objectives Economic Development and welfare Respect and protection of rights Social Responsibility Humane, relevant and nationalistic culture People’s empowerment Gender Equality
Responsibilities of Members Get involved Know your union Pay your dues Be a productive government employee
Union Administration Education Financial Management Workers’ Defense General Membership Welfare Collective Bargaining Political and Legislative Fellowship and Socials Organizing
Leadership The process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically toward achieving objectives
Characteristics Exhibits a simple lifestyle Honest and full of integrity Transparent and democratic Creates a community rather than animosity Encourages members to become leaders Able to arouse and mobilize members
The Process of Great Leadership Model the way When the process gets tough – get your hands dirty Encourage the heart Share the glory with your followers while keeping the pains within yourself Challenge the process Find a process that you believe needs to be improved the most.
The Process of Great Leadership Inspire a shared vision Share your vision in words that can be understood by your follower. Enable others Give them tools and methods to solve the problem)
DENREU’s ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS STORIES ALVIN P. LEGASPI
Education Basic Orientation Seminar DENREU Central Office Board of Directors Basic Orientation Seminar DENREU National
Education Forum on the Rationalization Plan
Education DENREU Blog denreu.blogspot.com denreu.multiply.com Scholarship of BOD Julie Ibuan (Master’s Degree in Brazil) CIU-Youth President Art Buena was sent to Indonesia (1 week) to attend a Youth Seminar
Organizing DENREU National Meeting May 27, 2008 KSK, DENR Central Office, QC
Organizing DENREU National Convention July 24-24, 2008 Ciudad Christhia Resort, San Mateo, Rizal
Organizing DENREU National Convention April 20-24, 2009 Bohol Plaza Hotel, Panglao Island, Bohol
Organizing DENREU National Meeting September 24-25, 2009 Puerto Vista Resort, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Negotiating Benefits Coordination with FMS JMC
Peaceful Assembly on July 18, 2008
Negotiating Benefits Oct. 6, 2008 Rally
General Membership Welfare Labor Day 2008
General Membership Welfare Labor Day 2009
General Membership Welfare GSIS COLA Mowel Foundation
Collective Negotiation The DENREU National is renegotiating the Collective Negotiations Agreement Deliberation by the DENREU National Board to be held on November 2009 in Iloilo City
Fellowship and Socials MutyangKaliksan 2008
Fellowship and Socials MutyangKaliksan 2009
Fellowship and Socials Sportsfest
Fellowship and Socials DENREU Central Anniversary – July 2008 and 2009
Fellowship and Socials DENREU Christmas Party 2008
Workers’ Defense PENRO Bulacan, CENRO Tabang DENREU Region 3 President Transfer of DENR Region 4A and 4B
OTHERS Grievance Machinery Livelihood Center Task Force Ondoy DENREU Office and staff
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