The 3rd transnational seminar of “Social Dialogue for Work Life Balance” organised in the context of the SD4EU – Social Dialogue for a Union of Equality project, coordinated by Confprofessioni by EQUAL Ireland and hosted by Technological University of the Shannon, took place in Athlone the 19th of November 2025.
Key highlights from the seminar included:
- Opening Address by Dermot Cavanagh & Seadna Ryan;
- SD4EU overview and Work Life Balance Committee recommendations;
- Case study and interactive discussion groups;
- Panel responses, Learning from the Maltese seminar by James Licari, MFPA President;
- Closing remarks by Prof Michael Donnelly;
The transnational seminars organised thanks to SD4EU aim to discuss ways of reinforcing social dialogue as a cornerstone for promoting gender equality and more balanced working conditions. The discussions in Athlone, underlined that work-life balance cannot follow a “one-size-fits-all” model and must be addressed through gender-sensitive solutions that recognise unpaid care work and support equal participation of women and men in professional and private life across Europe.
CEPLIS is a beneficiary partner of SD4EU along with several of our member organisations.
