Summer School on Social Dialogue
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Summer School on Social Dialogue
SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND LIVING WAGES
7–9 Julho 2026
Apresentação do curso
More than half of the world's workers are wage earners, yet many receive incomes that are insufficient to live decently, particularly in low-income countries. In response to this situation, initiatives promoting a living wage are increasing, including within multinational enterprises. In February 2024, the ILO adopted a common definition of the living wage, along with principles for its estimation and implementation, and received a mandate to support its constituents in applying it. Social dialogue plays a key role in integrating the living wage into national wage-setting systems. According to ILO principles, wages should be determined through collective bargaining or through a statutory minimum wage established within a tripartite framework. Strong social dialogue, based on shared access to information and respect for the autonomy of social partners, makes it possible to reconcile workers' needs with economic realities while strengthening the legitimacy and effectiveness of wage policies.
Perfil dos participantes
This programme is intended for representatives of employers and workers, researchers in industrial relations, as well as practitioners involved in social dialogue processes.
Why take this course?
In a rapidly evolving global context, the issue of the living wage has become central to ensuring decent living conditions for all workers. This Summer School will enable you to gain a better understanding of the living wage and the role of social dialogue.
Watch this video of the 2025 Summer School on Social Dialogue and Due Diligence:
Objectives
After this training, you will be able to:
- Analyse the challenges and opportunities related to the introduction of the living wage.
- Identify innovative practices related to the implementation of the living wage in different national contexts.
Content
The programme will combine theory, comparative studies, participatory workshops and expert testimonies. As part of the Summer School, a call for contributions has been launched. Selected contributions will feed into the presentations and discussions during the three days in Turin.
Format and Methodology
The Summer School will combine theoretical presentations, case studies, group work and expert testimonies.
Languages
The Summer School will take place in French and English with interpretation provided in both languages.
Experts
This training is organised in cooperation between the ITCILO, the International Labour Organisation and with the financial support of the French Ministry of Labour, Health and Solidarity.
I greatly appreciated the diversity of exchanges as well as the opportunity to interact with researchers, workers’ representatives and participants from around the world.
Christine Blanc-Michelland
Project Manager, Social Dialogue Department, EDF Group
Registration and Practical information
To apply, click “Apply Now” and complete the online form before the application deadline. Sponsored applicants must include a sponsorship letter covering course fees.
The course fee includes full board accommodation at the ITCILO campus, routine medical care, medical insurance, and internet access. Travel costs to and from the course venue, passport and visa fees, and airport taxes are not included.
Participants must notify the Centre at least 14 days before the course start date if they wish to withdraw. Please consult the ITCILO Payment and Cancellation Policy for detailed information.
Start learning about this Topic
Strengthen your skills with our Industrial Relations Toolkit: a practical and interactive tool for self-paced learning.
To understand the institutional framework of social dialogue and collective bargaining, explore the Social Dialogue and Tripartism – ILO page.
Also discover the ILO flagship report – The State of Social Justice 2025 to follow global trends in labour relations and collective bargaining.
Extend your Skills
You can explore the full range of ITCILO training courses dedicated to social dialogue:
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