Working with Trade Unions
Workers' organizations are an important partner in implementation of project activities. A package for training and advocacy with unions has been developed and used extensively. The project has trained 732 TU representatives as trainers/peer educators in TOT programmes organized at central as well as state levels.
Central trade unions are engaged in HIV/AIDS Workplace Programmes in collaboration with the ILO. In order to provide policy guidelines on HIV/AIDS in India the Central Trade Unions have developed a Joint Statement of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. The Statement is endorsed by key central trade unions: AITUC, BMS, CITU, HMS, INTUC.
This Statement also has annexures on Basic Questions and Answers on HIV/AIDS, Case Studies on Trade Union Action on HIV/AIDS and Frequently Asked Questions/Answers on HIV/AIDS.
For copies of the training manuals and film please write to safsar@ilodel.org.in or seena@ilodel.org.in
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Joining Hands - A film on trade unions and HIV/AIDS: This film captures key perceptions of the central trade unions in on HIV/AIDS. It highlights the role that trade unions can play in combating HIV/AIDS and strengthening the world of work of response to HIV/AIDS. The film can be used as an advocacy as well as a training tool.
