Social dialogue under scrutiny
на канале: IH2EF - Institut des hautes études de l'éducation et de la formation
Social dialogue is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of institutions and the quality of services, particularly in national education. It involves a variety of stakeholders: teachers, administrative staff, unions, parents, students, and representatives of the Ministry of National Education. How has the public service reform policy influenced social dialogue within national education, and what results have been observed so far?
Historically, in France, the importance of social dialogue increased with the rise of trade union movements in the 20th century, which fought for better working conditions and greater worker participation in decision-making. In education, major discussions began in the 1960s and 1970s, a period of significant educational reforms and protest movements.
Today, in national education, dialogue relies on several mechanisms: technical committees, school councils, and collective bargaining conducted by unions. Public consultations are also a way to gather feedback on specific reforms, thereby involving citizens and education professionals more broadly.
Social dialogue in education addresses various issues: the working conditions of teachers and educational staff, reforms to the education system, the management of internal conflicts, and inclusion and diversity in schools. Each of these issues requires a concerted approach to guarantee quality and equitable education for all students. However, social dialogue in national education must overcome several challenges, such as improving communication between stakeholders, ensuring fair representation of all parties involved, and guaranteeing transparency in decision-making.
It is in this context that the civil service transformation policy, launched in recent years, plays a crucial role. This policy aims to modernize the public service, particularly by strengthening social dialogue. It encourages more flexible management, better recognition of skills, and more constructive dialogue between the administration and public employees. To strengthen this dialogue, it is essential to better train stakeholders in negotiation and consultation and to use new technologies to facilitate exchanges. In short, social dialogue is a fundamental lever for ensuring an effective and equitable education system.
Broadcast: June 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the IH2EF website and its YouTube channel
In this program, we will work together to find answers to the following questions:
What is social dialogue? What is its role and function?
How has the public service transformation policy influenced social dialogue within the national education system, and what results have been observed so far?
What are the main challenges it faces?
Should we consider regional specificities, and if so, which ones?
Speakers:
Florence DUBO, Head of Department, Deputy Director General of Human Resources (MENJ, MESR, MSJOP)
Guy WAÏSS, IGESR, Inspector General of Education, Sport and Research
Jean-Baptiste KULIK, Deputy Academic Director of the Versailles Academy in charge of Primary Education (Versailles Academy)
Richard MANCEAU, Head of School at Louis Armand Middle School in Dreux (Orléans-Tours Academy)
Moderator: Marc-Antoine LAINÉ
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