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Trade union rights are human rights 2 June 2020 Niger: an intolerable situation for more than 2,500 teachers
Schools that had been closed since 20 March reopened on 1 June, but the status and safety of thousands of teachers are still in danger.
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Trade union rights are human rights 28 May 2020 Kenya: New report urges government to plan well and save lives
In Kenya, education unions have joined with civil society organisations in presenting public authorities with recommendations and steps to be taken to guarantee a safe reopening of schools and education institutions.
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Trade union rights are human rights 26 May 2020 Brazil: Trade union manifesto urges different approach from Bolsonaro
In Brazil, the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação (CNTE) has issued a manifesto of measures to safeguard public health and workers’ lives.
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Trade union rights are human rights 26 May 2020 Malaysia: Education union pivots to address new situations caused by COVID-19 crisis
In Malaysia, the Sarawak Teachers’ Union has been responding to issues such as remote teaching and learning, students’ mental health, exams and gender inequality, all arising out of school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trade union rights are human rights 25 May 2020 Latin America: Social dialogue and quality public policies to overcome the COVID-19 crisis
The Regional Committee of Education International Latin America (EILA) has prepared a declaration regarding the safe reopening of schools in the region.
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Trade union rights are human rights 25 May 2020 DRC: united teaching unions set out firm conditions for the reopening of schools
The member organisations of Education International in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have collectively informed the public authorities of the six conditions they insist must be met before schools and teaching institutions are reopened.
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Union renewal and development 20 May 2020 Development Cooperation: a solid approach to unions’ needs linked to the COVID-19 crisis
The first online meeting of Education International’s Development Cooperation Network let partners come together to meet the needs of the teaching unions badly affected by the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 May 2020 Raise your hand for Justice for Every Child!
The Justice for Every Child campaign, launched by the 100 Million campaign, urges the international community to take immediate action for marginalised children and young people.
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 May 2020 South Africa: The safety of educators and students is of serious concern in the reopening of schools and colleges
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has expressed grave concern at government plans to reopen schools and education institutions on 1 June. Urging the government to prioritise safety, the union has compiled preconditions and non-negotiable items to be met before any educators resume on-site teaching.
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 May 2020 Finding Hope: Children’s book launched to provide children with hope
A new children’s book that aims to change the narrative around COVID-19 has been launched. “Hope, Where Are You?” also gives children and families hope during these times of the pandemic and school closures.
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Trade union rights are human rights 18 May 2020 Iraq: Education union fights for payment of educators’ salaries
Education International firmly supports educators in Iraqi Kurdistan struggling to get salaries paid and condemns the brutal crackdown on their peaceful demonstrations by security forces.
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Trade union rights are human rights 18 May 2020 German-speaking education unions raise concerns over digital deficit exposed by COVID-19
Three member organisations in German-speaking countries have issued a joint statement in which they highlight their shared concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on their national education systems.
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Equity and inclusion 17 May 2020 Council of Global Unions Statement | LGBTI rights are a union issue
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). The Council of Global Unions, a group of independent trade union organizations that represent over 200 million workers around the world, reaffirm our commitment to building respect and dignity for all workers. We believe every worker is entitled to...
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 May 2020 France: Teacher unions insist on health guarantees for students and their teachers for the reopening of education facilities
French teachers have reacted to the government’s announcement of the relaxation of the lockdown and reopening of school facilities from 11 May, asking the public authorities for an assurance that the school year will be restarted with face-to-face education and full health safety measures to prevent the propagation of COVID-19...
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 13 May 2020 Morocco: Education unions successful in stopping support to private schools during the COVID-19 crisis
In a significant development in Morocco, education unions have succeeded in stopping government support for private schools during the COVID-19 public health crisis. They went one step further and were able, through strategic alliances with members of the national parliament, to prosecute those who have fraudulently exploited the crisis.
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Trade union rights are human rights 12 May 2020 Vanuatu: Teacher union steps up relief efforts to communities amidst COVID-19 and natural disasters
Confronted with three major crises - COVID-19, a tropical cyclone, and a volcanic eruption - Vanuatu’s education union is doing their best to ensure the health and safety of educators, students, and their communities. They do this by continuing to provide education of the best possible quality and bringing relief...
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Trade union rights are human rights 11 May 2020 Nepal: Education unionists mobilise during COVID-19 lockdown
The Nepal Teachers’ Association implemented the ‘Every Home a School’ campaign in response to the closure of education facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also developed proposals to the government on health and safety, social and political issues.
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Trade union rights are human rights 11 May 2020 UK: Teacher union gives international solidarity award to Filipino trade union leader
UK teacher union NASUWT has presented its International Solidarity Award 2020 to Raymond Basilio, Secretary General of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers in the Philippines, and member of the Education International Executive Board.
UK: Teacher union gives international solidarity award to Filipino trade union leader