ATYPICAL: Engaging Atypical Workers in the Service Sector

ATYPICAL: Engaging Atypical Workers in the Service Sector

First Online European Workshop Held (28-29 September 2023)

The First Online European Workshop of the "Atypical" project took place on September 28-29, 2023. This project focuses on employee involvement of atypical workers, particularly in the service sector.

Representatives from diverse organizations across Europe came together, including:

• Employers associations: Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (FPP), Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), National Union of Employers – RUZ/NUE (Slovakia), Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía – CEA (Spain), Serbian Association of Employers– SAE/UPS (Serbia)
• Trade unions: Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia – CATUS (Serbia), Coalición Sindical Independiente de Trabajadores de Madrid – CSIT Union Profesional (Spain), Confederazione dei Sindacati Autonomi dei Lavoratori - CONF.S.A.L. (Italy), Unija Slobodnih Sindikata Crne Gore (Montenegro), Confederatia Nationala Sindicala Cartel Alfa (Romania)

The workshop explored important topics:

• Defining atypical and traditional employment relationships
• Understanding European and national legal frameworks across participating countries
• The role of social dialogue in modern labor relations
• Implementing the right to information and consultation for atypical workers
• Opportunities and challenges in representing and protecting atypical workers' rights

By fostering collaboration between different stakeholders, the "Atypical" project aims to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for the service sector workforce.