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4th International Seminar on International and Comparative Labour Law

Global Trade and Labour Rights

18 June 2017 – 24 June 2017

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Programme

June 18, Sunday

Participants arrival.

June 19, Monday

AulaBaratto

Morning

Welcoming regards

Prof. M. Bugliesi – Venice Ca’ Foscari University Magnificent Rector

Prof. M. Billio – Venice Ca’ Foscari University, Economics Department Chair

Dott. L. Brugnaro – Mayor of Venice

Prof. T. Treu – ISLSSL President

Prof. M. Ricci – AIDLASS President

Prof. G. Casale – ISLSSL Secretary-General, International Training Centre of the ILO Director and Venice Ca’ Foscari University Visiting Professor

Introduction to the Seminar

Prof. A. Perulli – Venice Ca’ Foscari University

Chair: Prof. G. Casale

Global trade after Brexit and new US protectionism

Prof. J. Kenner – University of Nottingham

Prof. J. Bellace – University of Pennsylvania

Prof. M. Weiss – University of Frankfurt

Dott. M. Boldrin – Washington University

Aula Berengo, Aula Archivio, Aula Baratto

Afternoon:

Working groups and discussion

June 20, Tuesday

Aula Magna Silvio Trentin - Ca’ Dolfin

Morning:

Free trade or fair trade?

The point of view of lawyers and economists.

Chair: Prof. M. Weiss – University of Frankfurt

Speakers:

Prof. A. Lyon-Caen – Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)

Dr. Samuel Asfaha, Programme Manager, Employment Policies and Analysis, ITCILO

Prof. G. Corò, Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. M. Faioli, Tor Vergata University

Aula Magna Silvio Trentin - Ca’ Dolfin

Afternoon:

Working groups and discussion

June 21, Wednesday

AulaBaratto

Morning:

The social clause: models and experiences

Chair: Prof. VaniaBrino

Speakers:

Prof. T. Treu – ISLSSL President

Prof. A. Perulli – Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. M. T. Carinci, University of Milan

Prof. F. Marrella – Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. G. Casale – ISLSSL Secretary General, International Training Centre of the ILO Director and Venice Ca’ Foscari University Visiting Professor

Aula Berengo, Aula Archivio, Aula Baratto

Afternoon:

Working groups and discussion

June 22, Thursday

AulaBaratto

Morning:

International Organizations, Multinationals and social conditionality.

Chair: Prof.A. Perulli - Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Speakers:

Prof. S. Leader – University of Essex

Dr. Ralf Kruger, Programme Manager, Sustainable Development Programme, ITCILO

Prof. V. Brino, Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. B. Kresal, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Work

Aula Berengo, Aula Archivio, Aula Baratto

Afternoon:

Working groups and discussion

June 23, Friday

Aula Magna Silvio Trentin - Ca’ Dolfin

Morning:

Young Scholars’ Section ISLSSL Papers presentation

Chair:Prof. S. Bellomo – University of Perugia

Afternoon:

Working groups and discussion

July 24, Saturday

AulaBerengo

Morning:

Final reports presentation and discussion

Prof. T. Treu – ISLSSL President

Prof. A. Perulli – Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. V. Brino – Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Prof. G. Zilio-Grandi – Venice Ca’ FoscariUniversity

Seminar conclusion by 1 am.

Notes

Lectures and working groups will be in English.

Scientific Direction and Coordination: Prof. A. Perulli.

International Scientific Committee: A. Goldin, T. Treu, G. Casale, A. Lyon-Caen, F. Valdes Dal-Re, L. Compa, S. Sciarra, M. Weiss, J-M. Servais, A. Brugiavini.

Registration period: February 27th– May 30th, 2017.

Deadline to pay: June 1st, 2017 (bank account details available at

Please note that ISLSSL offers six scholarships (1,220 Euros each) which include accommodation (in 18 June and out 24 June 2017, in a University Residence, in a single room with private bathroom), breakfast, meals and administration.

Applications for ISLSSL scholarships must be submitted by May 2nd, 2017. Please note that the national associations are invited to submit their respective candidates to President Prof. T. Treu and Secretary-General, G.Casale at the following e-mail addresses: , and .

Please also note that Ca’ Foscari University will award 6 additional scholarships of 500 Euros each.

Applications for Ca’ Foscari scholarships must be submitted by e-mail to , accompanied by the applicant's curriculum vitae, motivations for participating in the seminar, research interests and university affiliation. Applications for Ca’ Foscari scholarships must be submitted by May 2nd, 2017.

Lastly, AIDLASS (Italian Association for Labour and Social Security Law) will award 4 scholarships (500 euros each) for Italian candidates only. Submissions must be addressed to . by May 2nd, 2017.

The winners of the scholarships must write a paper for the Young Scholars’ Section of the ISLSSL.The papers will be presented on Friday, 23 June 2017. The papers will be examined for a publication.

Further detailed information and registration forms are available on: or please write an email to.