ILO and Ethiopian employers unite for gender equality through collective bargaining
The Confederation of Ethiopian Employers Associations (CEEA) promotes awareness among its members on collective bargaining with a special focus on gender equality initiatives in the workplace.
18 April 2024
Last week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, hosted an event between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Ethiopian employers members of the Ethiopian Employers Associations (CEEA). They held training sessions on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and their impact on gender equality at work.
Over two days, 68 participants, men and women, attended the training, representing over 50 companies and 3 federation members of CEEA. The participants were managers, human resource staff, legal officers, and officials of member federations of CEEA. An expert from the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) also participated.
The goal was to understand collective bargaining and gender equality better and to improve CBAs to include maternity protection and workplace care for CEEA members. This initiative will help create a more inclusive and supportive environment for workers, especially those with family responsibilities.
Participants learned about international labour standards, relevant national legislation, and strategies for integrating gender equality into CBAs. Discussions on innovative approaches, such as employer-provided childcare facilities, were particularly enlightening.
This training is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is part of a larger project to promote workers' rights and gender equality in Africa's garment sector. This initiative works with government bodies, sectoral organisations and factories to drive change.
The Confederation of Ethiopian Employer Associations (CEEA) is a key partner representing over 250,000 members. They are working with the ILO and other stakeholders to create a more equitable and supportive workplace for all Ethiopians.
Over two days, 68 participants, men and women, attended the training, representing over 50 companies and 3 federation members of CEEA. The participants were managers, human resource staff, legal officers, and officials of member federations of CEEA. An expert from the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) also participated.
The goal was to understand collective bargaining and gender equality better and to improve CBAs to include maternity protection and workplace care for CEEA members. This initiative will help create a more inclusive and supportive environment for workers, especially those with family responsibilities.
Participants learned about international labour standards, relevant national legislation, and strategies for integrating gender equality into CBAs. Discussions on innovative approaches, such as employer-provided childcare facilities, were particularly enlightening.
This training is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is part of a larger project to promote workers' rights and gender equality in Africa's garment sector. This initiative works with government bodies, sectoral organisations and factories to drive change.
The Confederation of Ethiopian Employer Associations (CEEA) is a key partner representing over 250,000 members. They are working with the ILO and other stakeholders to create a more equitable and supportive workplace for all Ethiopians.