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Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 October 2010 South Africa to support EU trade partnership
In an apparent about-turn, South African officials now say they are prepared to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the five-nation South African Customs Union (SACU) by the year’s end.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 October 2010 Study warns of environmental impact from Canada-EU trade pact
A report released the end of August cautions a comprehensive free trade deal between Canada and the European Union could lead to rising greenhouse gas emissions, privatization of water services, and disruptions to "First Nations" communities.
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Standards and working conditions 28 October 2010 France: teachers and students unite for quality public education
The French Republic is currently experiencing a huge social movement. The outcry against the pension reforms, imposed by Nicolas Sarkozy’s government, has brought the French masses out into the streets.
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Trade union rights are human rights 22 October 2010 Turkey: EI condemns further delay in the court decision
The High Court in Izmir has yet again postponed until 1 February 2011 its decision in the case concerning 31 public sector unionists, including 27 teacher unionists from Egitim Sen.
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Equity and inclusion 22 October 2010 Promoting quality public services to fight women's poverty
This year’s theme of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, “From Poverty to Decent Work: bridging the gap”, is highly relevant to EI’s First World Women’s Conference.
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Union growth 21 October 2010 Northern Cyprus: EI is monitoring court decision
EI is supportive of teacher unionists in Northern Cyprus which face a condemnation by court on 25 October for protesting at funding cuts in education.
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Union renewal and development 21 October 2010 Help secure G-20 support for a financial transactions tax!
EI is inviting member organisations and all concerned individuals to sign an international civil society statement that will be delivered to G-20 leaders during their summit in Seoul from 11–12 November, 2010.
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Standards and working conditions 20 October 2010 School leaders call for protection of education budgets and workers’ rights
School leaders and representatives of EI member organisations have expressed serious concerns about the impact of the financial and economic crisis on education budgets, trade union and labour rights.
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 October 2010 Chile: Miners rescued, concern remains for workers’ safety
EI and its affiliate, Colegio de Profesores, have welcomed the successful rescue of 33 miners in Copiapó, Chile, and called on authorities to guarantee workers’ rights to health and safety in the workplace.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 October 2010 Union representatives of Higher Education and Research sector in Europe met in Leuven
The EI Pan-European Higher Education and Research Standing Committee (HERSC) met in Leuven, Belgium, from 14-15 October to discuss the challenges confronting the sector in the European region.
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Union renewal and development 15 October 2010 Invest in quality public services now!
In the face of cuts to public services, leaders of trade unions, governments and civil society have made the unprecedented joint commitment to work together.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 14 October 2010 EI and ESU launched a Toolkit on Student-Centred Learning
At the final event of the joint project with the European Students’ Union currently taking place in Leuven, Belgium, Education International launched a toolkit for staff and students to promote the concept of student-centred learning.
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Equity and inclusion 13 October 2010 EI lends support to the World March of Women
EI has sent a message of solidarity to the World March of Women taking place in Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is set to close its third international action from 14 to 17 October, 2010.
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Union renewal and development 13 October 2010 Peace, principles and courage to fight crisis together
In a rousing call to action, Greenpeace’s Kumi Naidoo has told 400 delegates at the Quality Public Services - Action Now! Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, to challenge the threat to vital public services with “peace, principles and courage”.
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Union renewal and development 13 October 2010 Young workers: Champions of Quality Public Services
“There is no work-life harmony; there is only work-life integration – you have to live as you work.” This joke set the tone for the Young Workers’ Forum held on 11 October, leading into the Quality Public Services, Action Now! Conference.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 11 October 2010 Toolkit launched to foster student-centred learning
“Academics and students are ready to create a stimulating learning environment,” says EI Deputy General Secretary, Monique Fouilhoux, ”but are higher education institutions ready to provide the necessary support?”
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Union growth 11 October 2010 EI condemns coup attempt in Ecuador
With the overthrow of President Zelaya in Honduras still a fresh memory, EI has condemned the attempted coup in Ecuador, and expressed its commitment to defending the principle of democratically elected governments in all regions.
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Union renewal and development 8 October 2010 EI Africa Conference to advocate for investment in quality education
Educators from across Africa are invited to attend the seventh Education International (EI) Africa Region Conference, to take place in November, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
EI Africa Conference to advocate for investment in quality education