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  1. Union renewal and development 23 September 2011

    Canada: Study shows ways to improve bilingual education

    A new survey by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) has found that the poor use of technology is hampering learning in bilingual education. The national survey, which considered the impact of technology among students attending French-language schools in minority settings in Canada, involved more than 1,600 Canadian students.

    Canada: Study shows ways to improve bilingual education
  2. Union growth 23 September 2011

    Fiji: Independent trade unionism in danger

    EI remains deeply concerned about the continued violation of international labour standards that are directly impacting on its affiliates, the Fijian Teachers’ Association (FTA) and the Fiji Teachers’ Union (FTU), as well as the repression of the entire labour movement in Fiji.

    Fiji: Independent trade unionism in danger
  3. Union renewal and development 23 September 2011

    Somalia: Humanitarian crisis puts schools at risk

    Reports from international aid organisations project that hundreds of thousands of Somali schoolchildren are expected to drop out from classes this month as a result of the humanitarian crisis in the country. EI’s affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), has called on the international community to provide the humanitarian...

    Somalia: Humanitarian crisis puts schools at risk
  4. Trade union rights are human rights 23 September 2011

    Mexico: Teachers strike against threats and extortion

    Thousands of school teachers in Acapulco, Mexico, have taken part in a series of strikes to condemn the on-going threats of violence, extortion, robbery and kidnapping which they have been subjected to in recent months.

    Mexico: Teachers strike against threats and extortion
  5. Standards and working conditions 22 September 2011

    Unions prepare for World Teachers’ Day 2011

    World Teachers’ Day celebrations around the globe on 5 October will focus attention on the theme of ‘Teachers for Gender Equality’. Many education unions are already gearing up for the event by preparing actions that call for better and equitable working conditions, as well as demanding education systems that empower...

    Unions prepare for World Teachers’ Day 2011
  6. Union renewal and development 22 September 2011

    ETUCE Bureau tackles European education issues

    ETUCE Bureau members have convened in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss key issues pertaining to education all over Europe.

    ETUCE Bureau tackles European education issues
  7. Trade union rights are human rights 20 September 2011

    Massive Euro-demonstration in Poland

    More than 50,000 people took to the streets in Wroclaw, Poland, on 17 September to demand greater European solidarity and employment.

    Massive Euro-demonstration in Poland
  8. Standards and working conditions 19 September 2011

    Nepal: Teachers sign Kathmandu Declaration for union rights

    Delegates at the Nepal National Teachers' Association (NNTA) have approved a formal declaration that will enable the EI-affiliated union to comprehensively advocate for teachers’ rights and freedoms, as well as to achieve quality education.

    Nepal: Teachers sign Kathmandu Declaration for union rights
  9. Climate action and literacy 19 September 2011

    Canada: National green schools programme launched

    The Canadian Teachers' Federation is supporting the launch of a new green high schools programme to encourage secondary students to create environmental projects while exploring the wealth of environmental career opportunities available.

    Canada: National green schools programme launched
  10. Standards and working conditions 16 September 2011

    Spain: Teacher demonstrations mark the start of new school year

    Representatives of the main teaching unions in Spain have called on the Socialist central government to take ‘a clear stand’ against deep cuts in public education budgets that have been imposed by largely Conservative autonomous regional authorities within the country.

    Spain: Teacher demonstrations mark the start of new school year
  11. Fighting the commercialisation of education 16 September 2011

    Ahead of Ministerial Conference, WTO talks remain deadlocked

    With a biannual meeting of the world’s trade ministers set for December in Geneva, negotiations to liberalise global trade show little sign of progress.

    Ahead of Ministerial Conference, WTO talks remain deadlocked
  12. Fighting the commercialisation of education 16 September 2011

    Report warns on public services in Canada-EU trade talks

    A new report commissioned for the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the Austrian Federal Chamber of Labour says the European Union is weakening protections for public services like education in current trade negotiations with Canada.

    Report warns on public services in Canada-EU trade talks
  13. Standards and working conditions 16 September 2011

    EI set to celebrate World Day for Decent Work

    For the fourth year in a row, EI welcomes the International Trade Union Confederation’s World Day for Decent Work (WDDW) which takes place on 7 October. On this day, all trade unions around the world will stand together to call for decent work to be put at the heart of...

    EI set to celebrate World Day for Decent Work
  14. Fighting the commercialisation of education 16 September 2011

    UNCTAD criticizes austerity measures

    In its annual trade report released in September, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development sharply criticised those developed countries that have adopted austerity measures.

    UNCTAD criticizes austerity measures
  15. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 September 2011

    Swaziland: Financial crisis 'forcing schools to shut'

    Most schools in Swaziland are shut because of the financial crisis that has hit the government, according to the head of the Swaziland Principals Association (SWAPA).

    Swaziland: Financial crisis 'forcing schools to shut'
  16. Standards and working conditions 15 September 2011

    Lecturers vote in favour of action over pensions

    Lecturers at leading UK universities have voted for action over planned changes to their pensions with more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of University and College Union members, who took part in a ballot, voting for a “sustained campaign of industrial action.”

    Lecturers vote in favour of action over pensions
  17. Union renewal and development 14 September 2011

    Canada: Web resources for teachers in Democracy Week

    The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) is supporting the first-ever national Democracy Week from 12-16 September initiated by Elections Canada, an independent agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, which has launched a new website.

    Canada: Web resources for teachers in Democracy Week
  18. Standards and working conditions 14 September 2011

    Uganda: Teachers strike for quality education

    In recent months, EI affiliate Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) has been leading demands for major improvements in the welfare of teachers within the country.

    Uganda: Teachers strike for quality education