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Union growth

All teachers and education support personnel have the right to organise and be part of a union that represents and defends their values and interests. However, around the world, education unions are facing serious attacks and operate in increasingly challenging and hostile environments. Revitalising unions, building their power by boosting membership and active participation and maximising impact is the way forward.

Our work in this area

  1. News 27 August 2015

    Nigeria: 500 Days - Chibok Parents continue search for Daughters

    As 27 August marks the 500th day since 273 Nigerian school girls were kidnapped, Education International and concerned citizens the world over continue to put pressure on the Nigerian Government.

    Nigeria: 500 Days - Chibok Parents continue search for Daughters
  2. News 25 August 2015

    Canada: Ontario high school teachers reach a deal with government

    With the school year fast approaching Ontario’s public high school teachers have agreed to terms on a new contract with the provincial government, avoiding labour action which included a ban on extracurricular activities.

    Canada: Ontario high school teachers reach a deal with government
  3. News 25 July 2015

    Human rights centre stage at Congress

    The rights of migrant teachers and girls and young women were the focus of two important resolutions passed on 24 July at Education International’s 7th World Congress in Ottawa, Canada.

    Human rights centre stage at Congress
  4. News 10 July 2015

    Indonesia: education union demands payment of teacher profession allowance

    The Teachers' Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI) has asked the Government and local authorities to immediately pay the teacher profession allowance, which has been both reduced and withheld altogether is come circumstances.

    Indonesia: education union demands payment of teacher profession allowance
  5. News 4 July 2015

    Iranian teacher union leader jailed

    Esmail Abdi, a leader of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association, was arrested following his attempt to obtain a visa to attend the 7th Education International World Congress in Ottawa, Canada later this month.

    Iranian teacher union leader jailed
  6. News 2 July 2015

    Canada: the Quebecois union elected its new leadership for trade union renewal

    To close its 41th Congress, the Centrale des syndicats du Québec elected its new Executive Committee tasked with combating austerity measures that are aimed at cutting funding to the province’s education system.

    Canada: the Quebecois union elected its new leadership for trade union renewal
  7. News 30 June 2015

    Ukraine: union protests reach a tipping point

    Thousands of education workers plan to take to the streets in protest in the wake of unresolved labour violations by the Ukrainian government and employers following months of increasing tensions across multiple sectors.

    Ukraine: union protests reach a tipping point
  8. News 17 June 2015

    Bahraini human and trade union rights defenders receive global Award

    Education International welcomes the awarding of the Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights to the leaders of its Bahraini affiliate, which acknowledges their struggle for quality education, human and trade union rights.

    Bahraini human and trade union rights defenders receive global Award