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  1. Union growth 1 May 2017

    This May Day, why not try solidarity?

    As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.

    This May Day, why not try solidarity?
  2. Standards and working conditions 24 April 2017

    UK: Urgent need to address negative impacts of teaching on teachers

    Education unions in the UK have reasserted the need to support overworked teachers, helping them to reach an adequate balance between their professional and personal lives.

    UK: Urgent need to address negative impacts of teaching on teachers
  3. Union growth 11 April 2017

    Malala Yousafzai, appointed UN Messenger of Peace

    Education International welcomes the appointment of Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai, as United Nations’ Messenger of Peace, a key international role where she will be able to continue to fulfil her commitment to the promotion of girls’ education.

    Malala Yousafzai, appointed UN Messenger of Peace
  4. Trade union rights are human rights 10 April 2017

    Argentina: Rising tension as teachers’ protest repressed by police

    Teachers in Argentina were targeted when their peaceful protest on the eve of 9–10 April was violently repressed by police. The demonstration, aiming to set up a 'mobile school' in the form of a white tent in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires, was brought to an abrupt...

    Argentina: Rising tension as teachers’ protest repressed by police
  5. Union growth 6 April 2017

    Armenia: Unionists underpin role of education in teaching human rights and values

    Teacher unionists in Armenia reaffirmed their commitment to human rights and democracy by participating in a national high-level seminar, which highlighted the role of education unions in protecting human rights and values.

    Armenia: Unionists underpin role of education in teaching human rights and values
  6. Union growth 5 April 2017

    Hungary: EI deeply concerned about impact of new legislation on academic freedom  

    The global educators’ community condemns the adoption of legislative amendments proposed by Hungary’s government, endangering the independence of the Central European University and, consequently, fundamental pillars of all democracy.

    Hungary: EI deeply concerned about impact of new legislation on academic freedom  
  7. Trade union rights are human rights 4 April 2017

    Documentary shows Turkish teachers' plight

    A new documentary film about the fate of Sakine Yilmaz, former general secretary of Egitim Sen, and her life as a refugee in Germany sheds light on the oppression and persecution of tens of thousands of teachers in Turkey.

    Documentary shows Turkish teachers' plight
  8. Union growth 3 April 2017

    Myanmar: Thousands march for workers’ rights

    On 26 March, more than 7,000 workers from all over Myanmar took part in a demonstration called by the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar to urge Myanmar’s public authorities to respect workers’ holidays and rights.

    Myanmar: Thousands march for workers’ rights
  9. Trade union rights are human rights 3 April 2017

    Armenia and Malta, 60th and 61st countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration

    Education International has welcomed the move by Armenia and Malta to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration, committing itself to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities during times of war.

    Armenia and Malta, 60th and 61st countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration
  10. Trade union rights are human rights 31 March 2017

    Djibouti: global education community welcomes release of two colleagues

    Following a worldwide solidarity campaign initiated by the education union movement, Omar Ali Ewado and Ahmed-Kadar Nour, leaders of Djibouti’s Syndicat des Enseignants du Premier Degré, have been released after eight days in jail.

    Djibouti: global education community welcomes release of two colleagues
  11. Trade union rights are human rights 24 March 2017

    Myanmar: educators’ right to collective bargaining on the line

    Education workers have called for a well-supported strike in order to pressure Myanmar’s public authorities to respect their right to collective bargaining, especially during holiday periods when family is the priority.

    Myanmar: educators’ right to collective bargaining on the line
  12. Trade union rights are human rights 23 March 2017

    Djibouti: EI outraged at teacher union leaders’ arrests

    Education International has released a solidarity statement firmly urging Djibouti’s public authorities to immediately release imprisoned education union leaders, stop harassment measures and ensure respect for human and trade union rights, including social dialogue.

    Djibouti: EI outraged at teacher union leaders’ arrests
  13. Union growth 23 March 2017

    Brazilians launch indefinite strike against pension reform

    The Confederación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación joined massive protests in Brazil on Wednesday, 15 March to oppose the pension system reform proposed by President Michel Temer’s interim government.

    Brazilians launch indefinite strike against pension reform
  14. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 March 2017

    A ‘woman’s place’ is…in her union for economic justice and empowerment!

    As the international community celebrates International Women’s Day, this year, Education International and its affiliates reaffirm that trade unions are key actors in advancing women economic empowerment.

    A ‘woman’s place’ is…in her union for economic justice and empowerment!