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Union renewal and development 24 November 2017 Gender Equality in development co-operation among the General Union of Palestinian Teachers (GUPT), the National Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Union of Education Norway (Utdanningsforbundet, UEN) as of 2017
The NUT and the UEN’s co-operation efforts with the GUPT date back to the early ‘90s.
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Union renewal and development 24 November 2017 Haiti: Toward a status for teachers in the private sector
On average, 90% of schools in Haiti are private, and they usually operate without being inspected, and the teachers working there have little or no job security or protections.
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Union renewal and development 24 November 2017 Which funds for managing co-operation projects?
Some unions manage international co-operation projects either by relying solely upon their own revenue or funds, or by supplementing any external aid they may receive with their own financial resources.
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Union growth 24 November 2017 Togo: education trade unions join forces to improve teachers' living and working conditions
Public sector primary and secondary education teachers embarked on a three-day strike to obtain better living and working conditions from the Togolese government.
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Climate action and literacy 23 November 2017 UN climate conference produces an underwhelming outcome
Education International joins the international trade union movement in deeply lamenting the fact that the 23rd United Nations climate change conference did not keep its promises despite the urgent climate emergency.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 November 2017 UK: unions push for increased education spending in latest budget
To improve education for the country’s children, teachers’ unions have urged the UK Government to increase funding for schools as the country gears up for its budget and schools face real-term cuts.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 21 November 2017 Cease funding Bridge International Academies, says British parliamentary committee
A report released today by the International development Committee of the British House of Commons questions the investment made by the UK in low-cost private school chain Bridge International Academies because of major issues related to access and quality in education.
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Equity and inclusion 21 November 2017 Switzerland: Educators stand up for children and refugees on World Children’s Day
On the occasion of Word Children’s Day, the Swiss education union, LCH (Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz), has reminded the Swiss government of its duty to accept and protect refugee children and their families.
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Union renewal and development 21 November 2017 EI advocates for affordable access to educational materials
Education International (EI) has brought the voice of educators to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), with a strong call for wider access and exceptions with regards to copyright in education.
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Upcoming events
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Latin America
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Europe
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Asia Pacific
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Africa
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 ACCRS
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Union renewal and development 20 November 2017 Worldwide
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 20 November 2017 Canadian college instructors forced back to work
A month-long strike has abruptly ended after the Ontario government passed legislation forcing college instructors back to the classroom days after the latest contract offer was rejected and a renewed call for negotiations was made.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 20 November 2017 Media Literacy Week sheds light on teachers as critical elements for inclusive societies and citizenship
The Canadian Media Literacy Week has raised awareness about the need to create inclusive digital communities, putting teachers at the center of the development of critical thinking skills and citizenship among students.
Media Literacy Week sheds light on teachers as critical elements for inclusive societies and citizenship