ASÍ-UNG education and networking event

ASÍ-UNG is organizing an educational and networking event on November 18-19 at Hótel Bifröst.

The meeting is for all young people aged 16-35 interested in the work of unions.

Hótel Bifröst offers bed and breakfast for 14,500kr. Efling pays for the participation of its members. It also pays per km for those who need to drive, and the wages lost by participants.

ASÍ-UNG offers participants a three-course meal on Thursday evening and a lunch on Friday.

If you are interested, you can register by sending an email with your name, kennitala and phone number to felagssvid@efling.is.

First come first serve, the maximum number of participants is limited.

Last day to register is Monday, November 15.

Schedule

Thursday

13.00-13.30 ASÍ-UNG
Chairman/board of ASÍ-UNG presents the work of ASÍ-UNG.

13.30-14.30 ASÍ – its purpose, work, and status
We go over the history of ASÍ, its purpose and the organization of its work, inside Iceland and outside. The organization of the federation and the labour movement in general will be outlined.

14.30-15.00 Coffee break and discussion

15.00-17.30 Young people and the labour movement For consideration: What should the role of a youth member be? 7-10 minute lecture.
Group work: Discussion about the role and participation of youth movements in labour struggles and the labour movement.

17.30-17.45 Summary

19.00 ASÍ-UNG invites participants to dinner at Hótel Bifröst

Friday

8.30-9.45 RSÍ-UNG – Youth work in the unions and the grassroots
The head of RSÍ-UNG speaks and chairs discussion and group work.

9.45-10.15 Coffee break and chatting

10.15-12.00 Group work: Changed role of ASÍ-UNG How ca nthe work of ASÍ-UNG be strengthened? What is the main purpose of ASÍ-UNG? In what way does its work provide the best results for young people in the movement?

12.00 13.00 ASÍ-UNG invites participants to lunch

13.00 14.30 Conclusion and results of group work