Opleiding: Works Council Act for starters

Works council act for starters

As a newly elected Works council member, you have a lot to deal with. It is important to know what the task, role and position of the Works council (WoCo) is and what possibilities a Works council has to be able to influence company decisions and policies and to get results. It is important for you to get up to speed quickly, so that you can take up your own place in the Works council and become an effective member of this forum of employees’ representatives.

This training will give you insight into the role and function, and into the rights and powers of the Dutch Works council, as well as some practical working methods for an effective WoCo functioning.

Working method

Apart from introductions and presentations, you will get the opportunity to exchange views and discuss your experiences with WoCo members from other (international) organizations.

Objectives of the training

• Gain insight into the role and function of the Works council within the organization;
• Gain knowledge of the Dutch Works Council Act (WCA) and learn how to use the rights and powers of the Works council in practice;
• Gain insight into the way the WoCo work can be organized efficiently and effectively.