We bring together our member organisations to discuss and share experiences, good practices and ideas on responding to collective challenges. Together we are building the education unions of the future: mass participation organisations that reflect the diverse interests and identities of their members and offer educators a multitude of ways to engage and contribute.
Education International is sad to learn of the passing of Tom Bediako, an outstanding Ghanaian education trade unionist, who for over 10 years made a considerable contribution to the strengthening of education unions and quality education in Africa as Education International’s Chief Regional Coordinator for the region.”
Passing of Tom ‘Father Africa’ Bediako
During Global Francophonie Week, the Comité syndical francophone de l'éducation et de la formation recalled the need for democracy around the world, which necessarily requires “free quality public education funded mainly by States”.
The responsibility of the French-speaking public authorities in guaranteeing quality public education for all is reaffirmed
Education International has welcomed the launch of the Education Workforce Initiative by the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity.
Launch of Education Workforce Initiative
Education International is sad to learn of the passing of Donald C. Savage, an inspiring educator and committed union leader. He was 85.
Passing of outstanding Canadian education unionist
Norwegian colleagues have collaborated with Education International’s Lebanese affiliates to build capacity around union strength and Quality Education for All.
Lebanon: Unions highlight importance of Quality Education for All via development cooperation
By developing "child labour free zones", CGTEN-ANDEN has aroused the enthusiasm of teachers and increased its influence in social dialogue.
Nicaragua: the fight against child labour strengthens a teachers’ union
The John M. Thompson Fellowship programme Asia has equipped Indian education unionists with skills necessary to meet challenges faced by the All India Primary Teachers’ Federation and its state affiliates, and grow as future leaders.
Young Indian education activists’ leadership skills strengthened by international development programme
Getting involved in development cooperation represents a key way for the Japan Teachers' Union to express its core values, as well as gain and retain younger members, vital to union renewal.
Japan Teachers' Union reaches out
Education International and its affiliates have committed themselves and worked, through their development cooperation activities, towards ensuring that young and early stage teachers and support personnel are adequately represented and empowered within their unions.
Development cooperation, an ideal tool for union renewal
South-south solidarity is a cooperation mode that EI has been helping to happen for many years now.
Supporting south-south cooperation development
Algerian education unions are working with Education International to address gender equality issues in their unions as part of a capacity development programme.
Algerian unions work towards increased gender equality
To mark the quarter century of Education International, founding General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen recounts in his own words how the organisation came to be and how he sees its influence moving forward.
EI: new podcast looks back at 25 years of Education International’s history
After 25 years Fred van Leeuwen officially hands over the keys to David Edwards, who will lead the organisation into its next phase promoting the teaching profession and public education around the world.
Education International begins new chapter with new general secretary
As Education International convenes its regional affiliates in Trinidad and Tobago, the challenges they face are as varied as they are common, from strengthening democracy, ensuring quality education to the future of trade unionism.
North American and Caribbean education leaders work towards strong leadership in times of crises
As Education International (EI) celebrates its 25th anniversary, a new podcast helps us look back to past achievements that have helped thousands of teachers deliver quality education, no matter the circumstances.
EI: New podcast marks 25 years of solidarity with education workers
Educators the world over have expressed their shock and distress at the news of another deadly shooting in a US school.
United States: Grief and disbelief after school shooting
The Council of Global Unions held its 12th meeting with a clear message in support of its members in the USA and against attacks on the American trade union movement.
The Council of Global Unions condemns attacks on labour rights
Family and friends traveled to Leksand, Sweden, to reflect on the life of Lars-Erik Klason, a champion of public education and trade unionism in both Sweden and around the world.
A leader in Swedish education is remembered for his lifetime’s work