IR Club
Club CE européens – EWCs Club
Since 2011, the European Works Councils Club has aimed to co-construct the foundations of a European social dialogue capable of responding to the social and environmental challenges faced by transnational companies.
What we provide
- A themed work programme drawn up each year with members, based on an online survey and personal interviews
- One face-to-face meeting and six videoconference meetings per year
- A right of initiative for members to request extraordinary meetings
- Two experts on European industrial relations systems and European social legislation
- A secure digital platform for the community to facilitate exchanges
- The opportunity to meet European researchers and policy makers
How to join
Membership of the Club is subject to the approval of all members and payment of a membership fee.
The membership fee is:
- 3,000 euros per “organisation”: either a company management or a European Works Council with a sufficient budget. This membership allows several members of the European Works Council and/or management to participate;
- 1,500 euros per ‘team’: for members of a European Works Council bureau or select committee;
- 500 euros per ‘individual’: for the secretary of the European Works Council or a member of the European Works Council or even a social relations manager who does not have the support of his or her company.
EWCs Club
Our added value
01
Our DNA
The EWCs Club allows managers and employee members of EWCs from different trade unions and professional branches to meet in a unique space for dialogue.
02
Anticipate the challenges of tomorrow
You can rely on the community to understand common issues through collective intelligence, and benefit from European-level strategic monitoring.
03
Gain skills
Address more technical issues collectively.
04
Exchange ideas about your practices
Benefit from the practical experience of other members (organising meetings, translation, interpretation, etc.) to help you execute your projects effectively.
FAQ
What are the benefits of joining the IR Share’s EWC Club?
The IR Club offers a collaborative space for European Works Councils (EWCs) to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange best practice approaches in either French or English.
Members benefit also from:
- Hearing from experts on various fields,
- Regular updates on European legislation and research,
- Accessing studies and insights produced by IR Share and other European stakeholders,
- Networking opportunities with other EWC representatives,
- A confidential environment to discuss sensitive and emerging topics of discussion.
What kind of topics are discussed in the EWC Club? How can I propose a topic or presentation for an upcoming event?
At the start of each year, IR Club members are invited to suggest discussion themes to the IR Share team. These ideas help define the annual calendar, which is presented and reviewed during a preparatory meeting with members.
Typical topics of discussion include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial intelligence and the digital transition,
- Climate change and sustainable work,
- EU regulations, such as the update to the European Works Council directive,
- Comparative practices in industrial relations.
Who can join the IR Club? How are members selected or approved?
Membership to the IR Club is open to either employee representatives who are part of a European Works Council or a Special Negotiating Body, or/and their management. Due to the sensitivity and confidentiality of the topics, new members are subject to the IR Share’s team and the group’s approval. The IR Share team ensures any objections are based on valid, objective reasons, aligned with the Club’s principles of trust and neutrality.
How do I apply for membership? How can I ask my company to pay for the membership?
To apply, email the IR Share team expressing your interest here. Membership fees vary depending on your organisation’s and individual needs. In most cases, companies can cover the membership cost through request to the management or the HR department. IR Share is willing to help explain how IR Club supports transnational social dialogue and is in the interest of the company.
Can I access summaries or recordings of past events? How do you ensure confidentiality in discussions?
Yes.
All of IR Share’s EWC Club meetings are recorded and shared exclusively with members via Microsoft Teams. Participants also receive presentation materials such as powerpoints.
Confidentiality is strictly enforced:
- Recording are shared only within the Teams workspace,
- Members agree not to distribute content externally,
- The club operates under a mutual trust and confidentiality principle to protect open discussion.
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Members of the IR Share team are regularly called upon to devise training courses. We deliver these either directly or working together with partners, to ensure that the training is tailored to the exact needs expressed
IR Research
Informing decision-makers
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IR Doc
Open access library
IR Doc is a multilingual resource centre providing document on labour law and industrial relations at European Union and Member State level, including collective agreements concluded by the social partners at European, sectoral and transnational company level.
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