Ei-iE

Union renewal and development

We bring together our member organisations to discuss and share experiences, good practices and ideas on responding to collective challenges. Together we are building the education unions of the future: mass participation organisations that reflect the diverse interests and identities of their members and offer educators a multitude of ways to engage and contribute.

Our work in this area

  1. News 13 October 2006

    8 Newly-constructed schools in tsunami-hit areas and still more to come

    By the end of September this year, teachers and children in the tsunami-hit areas of Indonesia in the Aceh province have access to 8 brand new fully-furnished and well-equipped elementary schools built under the EI-Novib Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme. And there will be 20 more to come.

    8 Newly-constructed schools in tsunami-hit areas and still more to come
  2. News 13 September 2006

    Asia-Pacific affiliates strengthen ties

    About 300 representatives of EI member organisations from 27 countries of the Asia Pacific came together in Jakarta this week for their triennial regional meeting.

    Asia-Pacific affiliates strengthen ties
  3. 4 September 2006

    A school isn’t just another building

    All over the world, public education is under threat and facing competition from private education systems. In countries that have faced natural disasters like tsunamis, the reconstruction of public schools takes on a particular dimension. The following is a picture of the situation in Sri Lanka.

    A school isn’t just another building
  4. 4 September 2006

    Reconstruction much slower in the Tamil area

    Anyone arriving in Sri Lanka is captivated by its charm – the charm of smiling faces. Never in my life have I seen so many! People smile whenever and wherever they meet, whether they are acquaintances or strangers, whether the other person is a foreigner or a fellow Sri Lankan,...

    Reconstruction much slower in the Tamil area
  5. News 26 July 2006

    Urgent Action Appeal for Lebanese teachers

    Innocent civilians in Lebanon, including many teachers and their families, are severely affected by the current hostilities and they are appealing for your solidarity assistance!

    Urgent Action Appeal for Lebanese teachers
  6. News 17 July 2006

    EI 5th World Congress: Information about Congress assistance, the Albert Shanker Education Award and the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award

    EI is pleased to announce that the 5th EI World Congress will take place in Berlin, Germany, from 22 to 26 July 2007. In the coming weeks, member organisations will receive information about congress participation, a nomination form for each of the two EI awards, as well as a congress...

    EI 5th World Congress: Information about Congress assistance, the Albert Shanker Education Award and the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award
  7. News 7 July 2006

    New appointments at EI

    There are several new appointments at EI since May this year.

    New appointments at EI
  8. News 8 June 2006

    Indonesian earthquake: EI investigates damages to education

    EI is currently looking into the possible damages to education in the areas affected by the 6.3 richter scale earthquake that hit the island of Java in Indonesia on 27 May. The main areas affected were Klaten, Bantul and the ancient city of Yogyakarta.

    Indonesian earthquake: EI investigates damages to education
  9. News 17 May 2006

    EI and Action Aid International reaffirm relations and co-operation

    From 6-8 March, 40 representatives from both Education International (EI) and Action Aid International (AAI) met in Johannesburg, South Africa in a meeting to discuss mutual co-operation on various issues and reaffirm their strong relations. The meeting was opened by EI President Thulas Nxesi.

    EI and Action Aid International reaffirm relations and co-operation
  10. News 12 May 2006

    Relief for victims of the South Asia Earthquake of 2005

    The South Asia Earthquake struck the Pakistan-administered and parts of the India-administered region of Kashmir on 8 October 2005. It registered a magnitude of 7.6 and caused widespread devastation. Almost 90,000 people died and more than 4 million were directly affected.

    Relief for victims of the South Asia Earthquake of 2005
  11. 8 May 2006

    EI’s solidarity programme in Indonesia after the tsunami: Your Solidarity is our Motivation!

    As of 5 Jan 2005, about 150,000 people in 8 Asian countries have perished and more than 5 million lives affected due to the tsunami waves generated by the underwater earthquake near Bandar Aceh, Indonesia on 26 Dec 2004. About one third of those killed are children. As part of...

    EI’s solidarity programme in Indonesia after the tsunami: Your Solidarity is our Motivation!
  12. News 4 May 2006

    Annual Report 2005 now available on CD-rom!

    The CD-rom includes information on all activities carried out by EI in 2005 to reach the objectives adopted at the EI World Congress:

    Annual Report 2005 now available on CD-rom!
  13. News 25 April 2006

    Indonesia: Launch of the Tsunami Skills Development and Vocational Training project in the Aceh province

    As part of the Global Unions Tsunami Solidarity (GUTS) programme, co-operating partners including EI launched the Tsunami Skills Development and Vocational Training project in the Aceh province in Indonesia. A Manpower Training Centre was set up in this area most affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami, and the centre aims...

    Indonesia: Launch of the Tsunami Skills Development and Vocational Training project in the Aceh province
  14. News 29 March 2006

    Second EI Research Network meeting

    The EI Research Network is holding its second meeting in Brussels from 29-30 March. The network comprises research officers from EI affiliates.

    Second EI Research Network meeting
  15. News 17 March 2006

    Republic of Ireland: ASTI Welcomes Student Discipline Report

    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...

    Republic of Ireland: ASTI Welcomes Student Discipline Report