Computer Training Computer Training SessionSession

Use of Online Resources and Use of Online Resources and Communication Tools for Communication Tools for

Promoting ILS/FOAPromoting ILS/FOA

A3-50567: Training for GUFsA3-50567: Training for GUFs(5-10 July 2004: Bangkok)(5-10 July 2004: Bangkok)

Today’s Menu!Today’s Menu!

►Use of Resource CD-ROMsUse of Resource CD-ROMs

►Use of WebsitesUse of Websites

►Use of Solicomm.netUse of Solicomm.net

►Online Discussions!!!Online Discussions!!!

1. Use of Resource CD-1. Use of Resource CD-ROMsROMs

► ILS Electronic Library (ILSE)ILS Electronic Library (ILSE)► ILO Digital CollectionILO Digital Collection► ILS Trade Union Training GuideILS Trade Union Training Guide

ILS Electronic Library CD-ILS Electronic Library CD-ROMROM

► Conventions and RecommendationsConventions and Recommendations► ILO Constitution and ILC Standing OrderILO Constitution and ILC Standing Order► ILO F.P.R.W. DeclarationILO F.P.R.W. Declaration►General Surveys (1985 – 2004)General Surveys (1985 – 2004)►Handbook (manual) of proceduresHandbook (manual) of procedures►Digest of decisions of the CFADigest of decisions of the CFA►Guide to ILSGuide to ILS► ILS Global ApproachILS Global Approach► Article 22 Report FormsArticle 22 Report Forms

ILO Digital Collection CD-ILO Digital Collection CD-ROMROM

►Collection of over 650 publications by Collection of over 650 publications by ILO published in the period of 1977-ILO published in the period of 1977-20022002

►Fully searchable by keyword, subject, Fully searchable by keyword, subject, country, and/or organization involvedcountry, and/or organization involved

ILS Training Manual CD-ILS Training Manual CD-ROMROM

► The ILO and standard setting►Characteristics of ILS► Purpose and content of standards► The procedure of setting, submission,

ratification, denunciation and revision of ILS►Application of standards :

regular supervisory machinery►Application of standards :

special procedures, includingthose on freedom of association

Exercise No.1Exercise No.1For this exercise, use the 3 CD-ROMs

distributed

► Get on screen the texts of Article 22 of the ILO Constitution, and then Article 2 of C.87;

► Find past decisions by CFA concerning “Protection of trade union leaders and representatives against anti-union discrimination”;

► Find out the conditions for “receivability” of Article 24 Representation; and

► Find if Reebok has a code of conduct with a reference to Freedom of Association.

2. Use of Websites2. Use of Websites

► ILS resources on the ILO WebsiteILS resources on the ILO Website► ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Course WebsitesITC-ILO/ACTRAV Course Websites

ILO:ILOLEXILO:ILOLEX(www.ilo.org ► Standards ► ILS)

►Database of International Labour Standards

►Texts of Conventions and Recommendations►Ratification Information (a separate section

for core standards)► List of all documents for a particular country►Country Profile►Explanation of documents►Guide to ILS Systems►Universal Query Form►Access to other resources

ILO: LIBSYNDILO: LIBSYND(www.ilo.org ►Standards ►ILS ►LIBSYN

D)Database of Ratification, Article 22

Reports, Comments by Committee of Experts

►C.E.A.C.R. comments concerning C.87 and C.98

►CFA cases by country►Reports of CFA

ILO: APPLISILO: APPLIS(www.ilo.org ►Standards ►ILS ►APPLI

S) Database of Ratification, Article 22 Reports,

Comments by Committee of Experts

►New ratifications in the last 12 months►Ratification status by country or by

Convention►Article 22 reports►Comments by CEACR►Regular reporting

schedule

ILO: NATLEXILO: NATLEX(www.ilo.org ►Standards ►ILS

►NATLEX)

Database of National Labour Legislations

►List by Country or by Subject►Search

ITC-ILO Course WebsitesITC-ILO Course Websites(www.itcilo.org/actrav/english/ ►

CourseCalendar)

Database of all Training Courses run by ITC-ILO/ACTRAV Turin

►Course Description and Timetable►Participants►Resource Materials►Reports & other products

Exercise No.2Exercise No.2

1. List all CFA cases concerning India, and find out how many “active” cases she has;

2. Find out the Conventions on which Malaysia needs to send a regular report to the ILO under Article 22 of the Constitution in 2004;

3. Is “New Caledonia” a member state of ILO?; and

4. Does China have any national legislation concerning Freedom of Association?

3. Use of Solicomm.Net3. Use of Solicomm.Net

► Computer Conference SystemComputer Conference System► E-mail (web mail and pop mail)E-mail (web mail and pop mail)► Mailing List Mailing List

Solicomm ConferenceSolicomm Conference(www.solicomm.net/conf/)(www.solicomm.net/conf/)

Online Conferencing systemRequires login ID and passwordPossibility to set up an online

conference on specific topics and sub-conferences

A conference can be open or closed

Exercise 3: Solicomm Conf.Exercise 3: Solicomm Conf.

1. Connect to the Solicomm.net Conference;

2. Log in the system with your ID/Pass;3. Change your password;4. Go to the conference list and enter

the A3-50567 Conference;5. Read the first message;6. Send an introductory message;7. Read others’ messages and respond!

Solicomm E-MailSolicomm E-Mail(mail.solicomm.net/)(mail.solicomm.net/)

Free e-mail system for trade unionsNo advertisement! 20MB disk space!Web mail (mail.solicomm.net) or pop

mail (e-mail client software)

Exercise 4: Solicomm MailExercise 4: Solicomm Mail

1. Go to the Solicomm web mail;2. Log in the system with your ID/Pass;3. See if there is any message. If yes, read

them;4. Compose and send a “greeting” message

to ishibashi@solicomm.net;5. Compose and send one “hello” message

to your own (private or official) e-mail.

Mailing ListMailing List(A3-50567@lists.solicomm.net)(A3-50567@lists.solicomm.net)

Free mailing list system for trade unions

A message sent to a list e-mail address will be automatically delivered to all the registered users

Exercise 5: Mailing ListExercise 5: Mailing List

1. Go to Solicomm.mail or your own private/official e-mail;

2. Send a message to A3-50567@lists.solicomm.net

3. Check if you have received any message(s) from Solicomm Mailing List;

4. Reply to any of the messages delivered via Solicomm Mailing List.

Course WebsiteCourse Website(training.itcilo.org/actrav/courses/2004/A3-(training.itcilo.org/actrav/courses/2004/A3-

50567_web/)50567_web/)

Course Description Timetable Participants lists with e-mail address All the resource materials of the

course Reports and other

products of theparticipants

Gate to Solicomm.net

Exercise 6: Course WebsiteExercise 6: Course Website

1. Go to the course website of A3-50567;2. Check the “resources” section of the site;3. See if there is any interesting resource m

aterials on FOA/CB;4. Try to see how you think you can contribu

te to improving the quality of the site, and send your suggestions to ishibashi@solicomm.net via your e-mail account of solicomm.net

4. Online Discussions4. Online Discussions

► Simulations of Online Discussions using Simulations of Online Discussions using the Solicomm.net Conferencethe Solicomm.net Conference

Exercise 7: ConferencingExercise 7: Conferencing

► Topic No. 1:Topic No. 1:How can we increase workers’ How can we increase workers’ participations in the regular supervisory participations in the regular supervisory mechanism and in the Annual Review of mechanism and in the Annual Review of ILO Declaration? (Animator: )ILO Declaration? (Animator: )

► Topic No. 2:Topic No. 2:How can we keep our network alive How can we keep our network alive using the available online using the available online communication systems? (Animator: communication systems? (Animator: ) )

Networking! Networking! Networking! Networking! Networking!Networking!

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