Union Rights, Policy and Practice: Training for Global Union Activists - Training Programme for Participants from Africa, Asia, South and North America & Europe
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The Global Labour University 2019 ENGAGE programme offered by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, S.A is open for applications.

Deadline: 31 October 2018. 

ENGAGE helps labour activists and trade unionists to acquire additional knowledge and tools enabling them to take an active part in public debate and the process of policy formulation and implementation. The Certificate Course made up of six modules that constitutes the core of the activities of ENGAGE. The cause of the decade-long decline in the wage share and the requirements for a wage-led recovery path will be discussed and analysed during the training. The participants will jointly develop strategies to enforce decent work conditions along cross-national chains of production and to regulate financial markets in a way that promotes fair globalisation and inclusive societies. ENGAGE is part of the Global Labour University (GLU) network that has successfully established academic study opportunities for labour activists from all over the world.

The topics to be discussed in the framework will include: 

• Global Governance
• Global wage policy/finance
• Labour and development
• Society and development
• Trade union capacity building
• Practical research project

Who can apply: Participation of labour activists and trade unionists from Africa, Asia, South and North America and Europe.

Practical Considerations

• Certification: Upon successful completion of the training programme, participants will receive a short-course certificate of competence. 
• Classes: The courses will run from 1st March to 26th April 2019 at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Graduation is scheduled for Friday 26th April; therefore return flights should be booked for Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th April 2019. 
• Research Report Project: A group research project will be undertaken during the last week of the programme and the date of this will be announced on acceptance. 

Language Requirements: A TOEFL (IBT) score of 60 points or higher or a score of 5.5 in IELTS or higher; or you have been taught in English up to your School Leaving Certificate or your tertiary degree programme.

Application Process – To complete the application process you will need submit the following documents (in English):

• ENGAGE Programme Application Form
• CV/Resume
• Personal Motivational letter
• A Letter of Recommendation by your Union/Organisation
• Copies of your academic certificates

Contact: For enquiries, please contact Mr Warren McGregor:
Email: engage.southafrica(at)wits.ac.za
Telephone: +27 11 717 4479
Facsimile: +27 11 717 4459