Collective Bargaining Agreement

Internal practice

Duration

2022-2024

Reason it was developed

For gaining equal rights to all academic members of the Trade union. To obtain labour peace and also to set the system of labour relations.

Activities

Defends legal rights of trade union members, by law, by negotiations or by strike if needed. Awareness raising activities / events in equality related subjects, especially on international days. Representation in administrative meetings as Senate meeting, University Administrative board, etc. Supports external organisations in social problems which are of common interest.

Results

Collective bargaining agreement is signed regularly since 2019 every two years, between the trade union and the administration. The most recent one is 2022-24 and this agreement is expected to continue in the future years.

Funding

The awareness rising events are expected to motivate members for proposing projects to support equality issues in the future. The union has allocated a certain amount in the 2023 budget for such projects.

Links

Cyprus
DAÜ-SEN
Inclusion in schools/education institutes Inclusion in trade unions Gender pay and pension gap Work-life balance Vertical segregation in the teaching profession Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union Gender-based violence and harassment Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion) Gender stereotypes Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work Inclusion of students with special needs Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs Understanding socio-economic disadvantage Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding Campaign Project Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website) Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members Gender quotas regulation Research/collection of data Dissemination of data Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services) Social dialogue negotiations on the national level Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike) Monitoring the implementation of equality and inclusion provisions in collective agreements Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements Gender equality/equality structure within trade union Legal counselling and/or legal representation of trade union’s members Lobbying education authorities
Teachers/trainers School leaders Trade Union members Education employers
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