Trade unionists are far too often subject to attacks by repressive governments. Every year, many are subjected to violence, arrest and imprisonment, torture and even murder. Trade union leaders in education are targeted by non-democratic governments who seek total control of education and deny teachers and education support personnel their rights.
Even in democratic countries, many education workers are denied the right to join unions and/or engage in collective bargaining. Where bargaining exists, limits on its scope can be imposed. Moreover, teachers and education support personnel are denied the right to strike.
Education International also supports the right of students to organise and join the fight for more inclusive and democratic communities.
Working closely with our member organisations, other global unions and human rights networks, we use supervisory mechanisms at the national, regional and global levels to ensure rights and standards are respected and social dialogue is effective.
Solidarity actions among our global membership are a powerful tool to advance rights everywhere.
Education International plays a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and interests of education workers globally, also at influential platforms like the International Labour Organization (ILO) conference.
