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Korea: KTU demands a stop to Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Published: 20.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
24 min

EI affiliate the KTU is urging the government to cease negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Korea and the United States, fearing that it may make public services, including education, subject to private ownership.

New Zealand: Pay Parity for Early Childhood Education Teachers

Published: 20.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
36 min

EI affiliate NZEI Te Riu Roa and the New Zealand Childcare Association/Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa have negotiated pay parity with principals and deputy principals in primary schools for more than 400 teachers in leadership positions in 181 early childhood education centres throughout New Zealand.

Republic of Ireland: ASTI Welcomes Student Discipline Report

Published: 20.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
09 min

EI affiliate the ASTI has welcomed recommendations made by the Task Force on Student Behaviour. Commenting on the actions outlined by the Minister for Education and Science to deal with serious behaviour issues in second level schools, the ASTI General Secretary, John White said: "This is an excellent report which provides the b...

Niger: March for education

Published: 20.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
36 min

Up to 15,000 teachers, students and human rights activists yesterday marched through Niger's capital, Niamey, demanding more funding for the education system.

Namibia: Union and government sign teacher appointment and pay agreement

Published: 20.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
10 min

EI affiliate the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) has signed an historic agreement with the government on appropriate appointment requirements and remuneration packages for teachers.