Teacher unions in the Pacific learn more about their rights
EI organised a workshop enabling representatives of 16 member organisations in the Pacific to campaign for the promotion of trade union rights in the region. The workshop was hosted in Fiji on 19-22 August with the support of the Workers Group of the International Labour Organisation (ILO-ACTRAV).
Over 70 union leaders from11 countries took part in training sessions on international labour standards, mechanisms to report right violations and collective bargaining provisions. Henri Rajendra from the Australian Education Union also provided them with advices on how to lead successful public campaigns.
The workshop was addressed by ILO Regional Director David Lamotte and Felix Anthony, Head of the Fiji Trade Union Centre and representing workers on the ILO Governing Body.
During several group work sessions participants also actively exchanged views about their respective national situation, challenges and successes. They then gathered by country to develop National Action Plans and specific campaigns.
