Improving Expertise in the Field of Industrial Relations Call

In order to encourage the comparison of industrial similarities and differences in EU member states and candidate countries and to strengthen industrial relations structures in Europe, within the scope of  Social Prerogatives and Specific Competencies Lines program (SOCPL),  “Improving expertise in the field of industrial relations” call has been published by the EU Commission.

The proposals are expected to contribute to the development of social dialogue at sectoral and inter-sectoral level  between EU member and candidate countries, in line with Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Scope of the Call

  • The role and contribution of industrial relations, including social dialogue at different levels
  • The adaptation of social dialogue, in particular collective bargaining, to changes in employment and work related challenges
  • Functioning and effects of coordination of collective bargaining across different levels and territories, including the role of collective bargaining systems in ensuring adequate minimum wages for all workers in the European Union 

Eligible Activities

  • Analysis and research in the field of industrial relations
  • Exchange of information and experience among the parties actively involved in industrial relations, with the aim of contributing to developing and reinforcing industrial relations structures in Europe
  • Actions to disseminate above findings in publications, round tables, seminars, conferences, training measures and training tools 

Applicants must form a consortium of non-profit legal entities (universities, research institutions, NGOs, public institutions and international organizations) in EU member states and Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey.

Project Budget: 150.000- 650.000 EUR

Project Duration: 12-24 months

Application Deadline: July 15, 2021

Click here for call document. 

Click here for detailed information and application.