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  1. Union renewal and development 26 March 2007

    EI World Congress: Teachers advocate for quality education for all

    “Educators joining together for quality education and social justice:” This is the theme that will unite more than 1,500 teacher leaders from around the world who will come to Berlin 22-26 July 2007 for the 5th World Congress of Education International (EI).

    EI World Congress: Teachers advocate for quality education for all
  2. Union renewal and development 23 March 2007

    EI Executive Board to meet in Berlin

    The 28th Executive Board Meeting will take place from 27-29 March in Berlin, Germany at the venue of the 5th World Congress. The meeting will mainly concentrate on the coming EI World Congress, which will be held from 22-27 July.

    EI Executive Board to meet in Berlin
  3. Union renewal and development 8 March 2007

    Hugo Yasky elected president of EI Latin American Regional Committee

    Hugo Yasky, General Secretary of Argentinean affiliate CTERA, was elected President of the Regional Committee of Education International for Latin America on March 4th, at the EI Latin America regional Conference.

    Hugo Yasky elected president of EI Latin American Regional Committee
  4. Union renewal and development 1 February 2007

    Make your Hotel Room Reservation Today!!

    Are you participating in the forthcoming EI 5th World Congress? If so, make your hotel reservation today!

    Make your Hotel Room Reservation Today!!
  5. Union renewal and development 1 February 2007

    Congress Assistance Deadline Extended to 28 Feb!!

    At the request of many member organisations, the request for financial assistance for Congress attendance has just been extended to 28 Feb!

    Congress Assistance Deadline Extended to 28 Feb!!
  6. Union renewal and development 9 January 2007

    Inaugural Meeting of the Council of Global Unions in Brussels

    The inaugural meeting of the new Council of Global Unions (CGU) is taking place today in Brussels, Belgium. The creation of the CGU marks a new milestone in the organisation and functioning of the international trade union movement.

    Inaugural Meeting of the Council of Global Unions in Brussels
  7. Union renewal and development 14 December 2006

    EI Pan-European Conference/ETUCE General Assembly: Teachers in Europe - mobility and qualifications, recruitment, retention and remuneration

    “Teachers in Europe: mobility and qualifications, recruitment, retention and remuneration” was the theme of the first joint EI Pan-European Conference/ETUCE General Assembly.

    EI Pan-European Conference/ETUCE General Assembly: Teachers in Europe - mobility and qualifications, recruitment, retention and remuneration
  8. Union renewal and development 12 December 2006

    Take part in the EI Triennial Surveys today!

    The 5th World Congress of Education International will be held in Berlin, Germany, 20-26 July 2007 beginning with Pre-Congress Meetings on Higher Education, Women, LGBT and the Indigenous People’s Forum.

    Take part in the EI Triennial Surveys today!
  9. Union renewal and development 5 December 2006

    EI Mourns the Death of Tom Mooney, AFT Vice President

    Tom Mooney, vice president of EI affiliate the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and president of the Ohio Federation of Teachers died of an apparent heart attack Sunday at his apartment in Columbus. He was 52.

    EI Mourns the Death of Tom Mooney, AFT Vice President
  10. Union renewal and development 4 December 2006

    EI Europe Regional Conference and ETUCE General Assembly

    The EI Europe Regional Conference and ETUCE General Assembly is taking place in Luxembourg between 4-6 December. The theme of the meeting is "Teachers and Lifelong Learning: Qualifications, Career Development and Status".

    EI Europe Regional Conference and ETUCE General Assembly
  11. Union renewal and development 30 November 2006

    Congress Deadlines Extended to December 31st

    EI is pleased to announce an extension to the deadlines for receipt of notification of number of delegates and observers and requests for financial assistance from affiliates planning to attend the 5th triennial World Congress in Berlin, Germany from 22nd to 26th July, 2007.

    Congress Deadlines Extended to December 31st
  12. Union renewal and development 20 November 2006

    Annual meeting of the heads of EI and PSI

    Heads of both main Global Unions representing public employees, Education International and Public Services International, will meet on 21 November in Brussels, Belgium to discuss their co-operation and common agenda.

    Annual meeting of the heads of EI and PSI
  13. Union renewal and development 16 November 2006

    Outcomes of the 27th EI Executive Board Meeting

    Already the largest of the global union federations, Education International continues to grow stronger. EI now comprises 384 member unions in 169 countries and territories. Together, they represent more than 30 million teachers and education workers across the world!

    Outcomes of the 27th EI Executive Board Meeting
  14. Union renewal and development 3 November 2006

    Education International welcomes ITUC

    Education International welcomes the creation of the new global trade union centre, the ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation). The unification of the ICFTU and WCL with eight trade union centres previously affiliated to neither is a historic step by unions to meet future challenges.

    Education International welcomes ITUC