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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: legitimacy of EI affiliate questioned

Published: 21.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
27 min

After signing an agreement with EI affiliate SONK for a 12-percent salary increase for teachers in the next 12 months, the Macedonian government now questions the legitimacy of the teacher union.

EI Pan-European Standing Commitee for Higher Education and Research met in Sesimbra

Published: 21.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
26 min

The EI Pan-European Standing Commitee for Higher Education and Research conducted a meeting recently in Sesimbra, Portugal, from 16-18 March, with a seminar on the "New Developments in Higher Education and Research: Consequences for the academic personnel" within the framework of the ETUCE-TRACE Project.

Trinidad & Tobago: Security concerns lead to protests

Published: 21.03.2006
Last edited: 07.06.2018
30 min

Members of EI affiliate the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) are being supported by parents in their protest over security concerns at schools.

Korea: KTU demands a stop to Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Published: 21.03.2006
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: 21.03.2006
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.