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Union renewal and development 29 July 2013 Global Labour University seeks applicants for its Masters courses
The Global Labour University (GLU) invites trade unionists and labour activists interested in global social justice and international social movements to apply to its Masters programmes.
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Standards and working conditions 29 July 2013 Uganda: Teachers to strike over promised salary increase
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU), has announced that its members will go on strike as of 14 September. This move is a result of the Government’s failure to increase teachers’ salaries by 20 per cent in the 2013/14 budget.
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Union growth 26 July 2013 Zimbabwe: Schools should be spared political activity
One of EI’s national affiliates, the Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (ZIMTA), and children’s rights activists have criticised the use of schools as political campaign venues, pointing out that it contravenes the national Constitution.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 26 July 2013 Making history to benefit each and every Australian pupil:Making history to benefit each and every Australian pupil:
Mar Candela
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Union renewal and development 25 July 2013 How not to reform the CurriculumHow not to reform the Curriculum
Warwick Mansell
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 July 2013 Developing African teachers’ skills for quality education
The status, training initiatives and opportunities for teacher development in Africa were all up for discussion at the Pan African Conference on Teacher Development (PACTED III). The conference, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 16-17 July, also sought that EI be recognized as a partner in the implementation and coordination...
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Union growth 24 July 2013 Malaysia: EI workshop builds leadership skills
Leadership skills and union finances were the focus of a three-day workshoporganised by EI for 15 members of one of its Malaysian affiliates, the Sabah Teachers Union (STU-Sabah). It was held from 7-9 July in Kota Kinabalu.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 July 2013 USA: Educators renew their defence of public education
The 2013 American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) TEACH Conference is focusing on what it will take to reclaim the promise of public education so that all children can succeed. The event is bringing together more than 2,000 educators, union leaders, administrators, activists, and civic and community leaders from 22-24 July...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 23 July 2013 Cameroon: teacher union involved in quality education initiative
The Fédération des syndicats de l’enseignement et de la recherche(FESER) one of EI’s national affiliates, participated in the 4th Aflatoun – a network of organisations interested in education –“Building Blocks for Life” International Meeting, which took place from 1 to 3 July 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted and organised in...
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Equity and inclusion 19 July 2013 UN: EI delegation calls for the protection of migrants’ rights
The EI delegation attending the Informal Interactive Hearings on International Migration and Development at the United Nations (UN) called for the protection and promotion of migrant workers’ rights.
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Trade union rights are human rights 18 July 2013 Mandela Day: small actions can change your world
On 18 July, EI marks International Nelson Mandela Day. The day honours Mandela’s life-long dedication to social justice, and urges people to take small actions to improve their communities and change the world. This year's Nelson Mandela International Day will focus on shelter, literacy and food security.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 17 July 2013 Greece: Multi-bill threatens vocational education
On 17 July, a multi-bill is expected to pass at the Greek Parliament under which more than 4,000 state employees, including teachers, are facing dismissal this year. EI’s affiliate, the Greek federation of secondary education state school teachers, OLME, has warned that over 2,500 teachers are facing an eight-month suspension...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 17 July 2013 Swiss educators demand real efforts for quality education
During its recent General Meeting, the Swiss Teachers’ Federation (Dachverband Schweizer Lehrerinnen und Lehrer, LCH) unanimously decided on a resolution calling for greater efforts to provide quality education throughout Switzerland.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 July 2013 UK: Revised curriculum fails to reflect student needs
EI’s UK affiliates, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) have expressed concern about the revised national curriculum for state schools in England. The new curriculum, implemented by Education Secretary Michael Gove, is being introduced from September 2014.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 July 2013 It is quite natural that today, Malala is sitting at the front and centre
EI’s delegation to the youth takeover of the United Nations General Assembly joined in a standing ovation, whoops and shouts as Malala Yousafzai stood to deliver her speech.
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Union renewal and development 12 July 2013 Worlds of EducationWorlds of Education
John Bangs
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 July 2013 What the Media saysWhat the Media says
John Bangs
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Leading the profession 12 July 2013 Making use of Research in Policy Making.Making use of Research in Policy Making.
John MacBeath and Maurice Galton