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Trade union rights are human rights 26 November 2020 UK: Education unions seek increased support from Government amidst the pandemic
With the COVID-19 crisis still raging, teacher unionists in the UK have deplored the falling school attendance rates and presented a plan to secure safe schools and ensure quality education during the pandemic.
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Equity and inclusion 16 December 2019 “Global Refugee Forum: time for immediate and sustainable action”, by David Edwards.
David Edwards
The refugee Convention of 1951 was born out of the profound feeling of shame following the Second World War due to the failure to respond to and receive those fleeing the Holocaust. That action of inaction condemned many to become its victims. Lest we forget, that Convention and the 1967...
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Democracy 18 October 2019 “Education – Changing the World”, by David Edwards
David Edwards
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) devoted the most recent edition of its magazine, “Perspectives” to education and democracy. It covers the challenges to democracy in Canada, North America and the world. It also reports on education initiatives that have been developed in Canada to support and re-enforce democratic values and...
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Union renewal and development 22 July 2019 “Our Mandate”, by David Edwards
David Edwards
Being elected General Secretary of EI is a great honour. It is a challenge to live up to the confidence that has been given by the representatives of education workers from all regions of the world. It is also comforting to join that small team of talented leaders elected on...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 April 2019 UK: Solidarity, democracy and unity high on the agendas of education trade unions
During their annual conferences, the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers and the National Education Union, both affiliated to Education International, have reasserted during their annual conferences their core values and determination to continue advocating education policies beneficial for educators and students.
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22 March 2019 « In sheep’s clothing: Philanthropy and the privatisation of the ‘democratic’ state »
By Carolina Junemann and Antonio Olmedo
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 January 2018 DRC: United action to strengthen education unions
Education unions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a joint programme for study circles in schools aimed at revitalising teacher trade unionism.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 25 September 2017 UK: recruitment and retention top the list of demands to be put at the heart of governmental policy
Following on the latest report by the National Audit Office, UK education unions have urged the government to step up its efforts to ensure the recruitment and retention in the profession of properly trained teachers.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 May 2017 Leadership and passion shine through on final day of Unite Conference
Inspirational talks showcased the heart of the teaching profession in Rotterdam as education leaders looked toward the future with optimism and a determination to strengthen the standards needed to ensure quality education around the world.
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Union renewal and development 3 May 2017 Putting teachers at the heart of education systems the focus in Rotterdam
The message on day one of the Unite for Quality Education and Leadership Conference was clear, with educators looking at making sure that teachers themselves are the architects of the profession and of education systems.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 2 May 2017 Education communicators come together in The Netherlands
Held on the eve of the Unite for Quality Education and Leadership Conference in Rotterdam, communication leaders from EI affiliates gathered to exchange ideas and share updates on campaigns and initiatives underway around the world.
Education communicators come together in The Netherlands