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  1. Union growth 12 February 2018

    Belgium: “Hands off our pensions”, say education unions

    Teachers in Belgium stopped work for an hour on 1 February, in response to a call from education unions to denounce the Federal Government's pension policy.

    Belgium: “Hands off our pensions”, say education unions
  2. Fighting the commercialisation of education 8 February 2018

    Uganda: unlicensed schools continue to operate, defying Government’s decision

    The battle between the private school chain Bridge International Academies and the Ugandan authorities is far from over as the company continues to operate its schools despite government warnings to comply with minimum standards.

    Uganda: unlicensed schools continue to operate, defying Government’s decision
  3. Union growth 8 February 2018

    USA: joint teacher union action aims to put education secretary on notice

    The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have teamed up to deliver 80,000 report cards to Secretary DeVos’ doorstep on the anniversary of her appointment to call for her resignation.

    USA: joint teacher union action aims to put education secretary on notice
  4. Union renewal and development 8 February 2018

    Latin America

    Latin America

    Latin America
  5. Union renewal and development 8 February 2018

    Europe

    Europe

    Europe
  6. Union renewal and development 8 February 2018

    Asia-Pacific

    Asia-Pacific

    Asia-Pacific
  7. Union renewal and development 8 February 2018

    Africa

    Africa

    Africa
  8. Union renewal and development 8 February 2018

    Worldwide

    Worldwide

    Worldwide
  9. Standards and working conditions 8 February 2018

    UK: Public watchdog marks Government’s card over teacher shortages

    UK education unions have urged the government to urgently address the serious teacher supply problem, in light of a report on teacher numbers from the government’s Public Accounts Committee.

    UK: Public watchdog marks Government’s card over teacher shortages
  10. Equity and inclusion 7 February 2018

    EI World Women's Conference: Finding a way through the labyrinth

    Tools and strategies to help women reach leadership positions in the different educational sectors were the focus on the second day of Education International’s third World Women’s Conference.

    EI World Women's Conference: Finding a way through the labyrinth
  11. Equity and inclusion 6 February 2018

    Women leadership: from the beginning, of utmost importance for EI

    The second episode of a series of four podcasts covering the history of Education International, focuses on the organisation’s engagement and action in favour of women leaders.

    Women leadership: from the beginning, of utmost importance for EI
  12. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 2 February 2018

    World leaders pledge continued support for education in Dakar

    Throughout the day, governments from all around the world made commitments on continued education financing both at home and through contributions to the Global Partnership for Education. At its Replenishment Conference in Dakar, Senegal, governments pledged to continue making funds available to give every child the chance to go to...

    World leaders pledge continued support for education in Dakar
  13. Standards and working conditions 2 February 2018

    Germany: Research highlights teachers’ excessive working hours

    A study commissioned by a teacher union shows that, in Germany, teachers work one hour and 40 minutes longer than other public employees per week, endangering their health.

    Germany: Research highlights teachers’ excessive working hours
  14. Standards and working conditions 1 February 2018

    #FundEducation: Teachers are essential to achieving quality education

    As the Global Partnership for Education meets for its Replenishment Conference in Dakar, Senegal, Education International leaders have stressed the importance of teachers in achieving quality education for all and in meeting the many challenges affecting education systems worldwide.

    #FundEducation: Teachers are essential to achieving quality education
  15. Trade union rights are human rights 30 January 2018

    Nigeria: Teachers’ dismissal sparks strike action in Kaduna

    The Nigeria Union of Teachers and other labour unions in Kaduna State have gone on strike after thousands of teachers had their employment terminated by the state’s government, despite a court order preventing such an action.

    Nigeria: Teachers’ dismissal sparks strike action in Kaduna