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  1. Climate action and literacy 14 June 2012

    Earth Summit Rio+20: building a green future together

    The international trade union movement is bringing three key demands to the Rio+20 Summit being held from 20-22 June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The demands are for investment in Green and Decent Jobs by 2015, the universal implementation of a Social Protection Floor, and the introduction of a Financial...

    Earth Summit Rio+20: building a green future together
  2. Trade union rights are human rights 13 June 2012

    Canada: education union supports bill tackling cyberbullying

    The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF), one of EI’s national affiliates, has voiced its support for Bill C-273, an act that will reclassify cyberbullying as an offence.

    Canada: education union supports bill tackling cyberbullying
  3. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 June 2012

    Worldwide poll reveals mistrust of economic decision makers in the run-up to G20

    An international public opinion poll, commissioned by the International Trade Union Confederation from global market research company, TNS, shows deep uncertainty, fear and political dis-empowerment across a variety of countries and economies.

    Worldwide poll reveals mistrust of economic decision makers in the run-up to G20
  4. Equity and inclusion 11 June 2012

    On 12 June, speak out against child labour in schools and unions!

    EI and its member organisations commemorate World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June. 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the World Day which, every year, provides an opportunity to shed light on the scope of child labour on a world scale, as well as raise awareness among teachers and...

    On 12 June, speak out against child labour in schools and unions!
  5. Trade union rights are human rights 8 June 2012

    EI’s General Secretary addresses the Plenary of the 101st International Labour Conference

    Fred van Leeuwen highlighted the crucial role of the trade union movement as “a cornerstone of any democratic system”, especially at a time when the global economic crisis is being used as a pretext for restricting the rights of workers in many countries worldwide.

    EI’s General Secretary addresses the Plenary of the 101st International Labour Conference
  6. Standards and working conditions 8 June 2012

    Philippines: Educators condemn new Government policy

    The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), one of EI’s affiliates in the Philippines, has objected to the new Government policy on Education, which proposes extending formal education by two years, without increasing the number of teachers, classrooms and other basic facilities.

    Philippines: Educators condemn new Government policy
  7. Equity and inclusion 8 June 2012

    Benin: spotlight on child labour and child trafficking

    A commitment to track down the sources and causes of child trafficking and child labour in Benin emerged from a teacher trade unionists seminar in Cotonou, Benin, from 9-11 May. EI organised the national trade union training and awareness-raising workshop under the theme, “The impact of quality public education for...

    Benin: spotlight on child labour and child trafficking
  8. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 June 2012

    Developing countries frustrated by slow progress at WIPO

    A group of developing countries is calling on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) to step up efforts to fully implement the Development Agenda adopted in 2007.

    Developing countries frustrated by slow progress at WIPO
  9. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 June 2012

    U.S. law professors slam Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

    Concerns over the secrecy and substance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations prompted 32 leading American legal scholars to send a letter to the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) demanding transparency in the process.

    U.S. law professors slam Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
  10. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 June 2012

    Rising opposition to ACTA in Europe

    The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is facing a growing backlash in Europe. On 31 May, all three committees of the European Parliament advising the International Trade Committee recommended rejecting the deal.

    Rising opposition to ACTA in Europe
  11. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 June 2012

    New global services talks launched

    A group of countries billing themselves as the “Really Good Friends of Services” have agreed to start negotiations on an ambitious new global free trade agreement covering all service sectors. Meeting in Geneva at the end of May, the group agreed in principle to begin talks on a new International...

    New global services talks launched
  12. Standards and working conditions 7 June 2012

    New Zealand: successful campaign prevents class size increase

    The Government of New Zealand has backed down on a proposal to increase class sizes after a major campaign led by EI’s affiliate, the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI), which mobilised support from people across the whole country.

    New Zealand: successful campaign prevents class size increase
  13. Standards and working conditions 7 June 2012

    Uganda: Education unionists demand fair and decent salary

    One of EI’s national affiliates, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) teachers has rejected a pay rise proposed by the Education Ministry in its budgetary proposal for the financial year 2012-13, as “inhuman and undermining teachers’ dignity.”The 15% salary increase promised to teachers is insignificant in the context of a...

    Uganda: Education unionists demand fair and decent salary
  14. Union growth 5 June 2012

    ILO Conference: EI outraged at employers attack on ILO system

    The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) has impeded the discussion of some of the worst cases of workers’ rights violations at the annual International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conference, held in Geneva from 30 May-15 June.

    ILO Conference: EI outraged at employers attack on ILO system
  15. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 June 2012

    Educators join public sector strike in Norway

    The Union of Education Norway (UEN), one of EI national affiliate, has joined in a strike action in defence of quality public services, as well as decent salaries and working conditions for public sector workers.

    Educators join public sector strike in Norway