Gender equality remains a central priority for trade unions across Europe. Yet significant challenges persist in the world of work.

Women continue to face gender pay gaps, occupational segregation, underrepresentation in leadership, and violence and harassment at work. At the same time, the digital and green transitions are transforming labour markets and creating new risks and opportunities for equality. 

To support trade unions in addressing these challenges, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), through ACTRAV, developed this MOOC on Advancing Gender Equality in Trade Unions and the World of Work.

This course provides practical knowledge, tools and strategies to strengthen gender-responsive approaches in trade unions and workplaces across Europe. 

This MOOC is designed for:

• Trade union officials and leaders
• Equality officers and gender focal points
• Collective bargaining negotiators
• Members of women’s committees
• Works council representatives
• Trade union educators and activists

It is open to anyone committed to promoting gender equality and inclusive workplaces.

By completing this course, you will:

• Strengthen your knowledge of gender equality challenges in the world of work
• Apply ILO and European standards on gender equality
• Identify strategies to address gender pay gaps and occupational segregation
• Gain tools to prevent violence and harassment at work
• Integrate gender perspectives into collective bargaining and trade union action
• Understand the role of masculinities in workplace and union dynamics
• Promote inclusive leadership and stronger representation of women in unions

The MOOC includes six short modules combining videos, case studies, quizzes and practical tools:

1. Gender equality in trade unions and the world of work
2. Gender-responsive trade union action
3. Violence and harassment at work and psychosocial risks
4. Gender and the green and just transition
5. Tackling the gender pay gap
6. Understanding and transforming masculinities 

Participants will complete the modules at their own pace and receive a certificate of participation upon completion.

This MOOC is:

• Self-guided – progress at your own pace
• Multimedia-rich – videos, case studies and interactive activities
• Practice-oriented – with tools applicable to trade union contexts

The course is delivered through ITCILO’s eCampus platform and is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. 

MOOC developed in cooperation with the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and co-financed by the European Commission

This free MOOC is available on ITCILO eCampus.

Join a growing community of trade union actors committed to advancing gender equality in the world of work.