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Articles from Finland

  1. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 April 2014

    New report underlines the fact that Europe is still suffering from the crisis

    The Social Protection Committee released the 2013 annual report on the social situation in the European Union named ''Social Europe – many ways, one objective" on 19 March 2014. The report stresses that the social situation in the European Union is not improving while in some countries the situation is...

    New report underlines the fact that Europe is still suffering from the crisis
  2. Union renewal and development 11 March 2014

    Finland: Quality teachers vital to development

    On 4 March, the Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ), one of EI’s national affiliates, attended a meeting coordinated by the Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation, Pekka Haavisto, and also attended by other trade unions and NGOs, to discuss development cooperation issues. The main discussion theme was education and the post-2015 global development...

    Finland: Quality teachers vital to development
  3. Equity and inclusion 11 March 2014

    Women work 59 days ‘for free’

    On average, women work 59 days unpaid per year. On occasion of the 4th European Equal Pay Day, the European Commission has released the new brochure Tackling the gender pay gap in the European Union, which explains the gender pay gap, its causes and the benefits of closing it.

    Women work 59 days ‘for free’
  4. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 January 2014

    Finland: Commitment to education and teachers vital

    Strong education unions are crucial to ensure a good status for teachers and to provide quality education for all. That was reaffirmed by the Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö(OAJ) at the EDUCA Fair in Helsinki from 23-25 January. The largest education event in Finland, it was attended by 15,000 participants, 150 high level...

    Finland: Commitment to education and teachers vital
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 28 October 2013

    EU Employment and Social Situation Quarterly Review – September 2013

    There are signs of fragile economic recovery, but economic growth is unlikely to be sustained unless it is inclusive and job rich, especially while labour market and social conditions remain extremely challenging and divergence between countries is growing

    EU Employment and Social Situation Quarterly Review – September 2013
  6. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 October 2013

    Finland: Union joins EI’s Unite4Ed campaign

    Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö(OAJ), one of EI’s national affiliates in Finland, has unveiled its plan to join in EI’s ‘Unite for Quality Education’ (Unite4ed) initiative.

    Finland: Union joins EI’s Unite4Ed campaign
  7. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 18 February 2013

    Finland: Educa-fair addresses quality education

    On 25-26 January, around 14,000 teachers attended in Helsinki the Educa-fair, including members of one of EI’s national affiliates, the Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö(OAJ). The Fair featured presentations and discussions on ways to improve education and around 200 companies exhibited their education materials and services.

    Finland: Educa-fair addresses quality education
  8. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 January 2013

    US and Finnish teachers share best practices

    On 12 December, the Finnish Embassy in the US welcomed representatives of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of EI’s national affiliates, and international guests. Finnish Ambassador Ritva Koukku-Ronde praised the AFT’s Share My Lesson teacher resource initiative as a reflection of Finland's own renowned commitment to teacher training...

    US and Finnish teachers share best practices
  9. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 October 2012

    Finland: High quality educators for ECE

    The Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ), one of EI’s national affiliates, has celebrated the 120th anniversary of preschool teacher education in Finland. OAJ president Olli Luukkainen reasserted the need for well-trained teachers at all education levels, including Early Childhood Education (ECE).

    Finland: High quality educators for ECE
  10. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 1 February 2012

    Finland: Investment in quality education yields results

    During her visit to Finland, from 25-28 January, EI President Susan Hopgood addressed around 14,000 teachers at the international seminar, “Finland – World’s Most Skilled Nation 2020?” organised by one of EI’s national affiliates, the Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ). She welcomed the fact that Finland is acknowledged around the world for...

    Finland: Investment in quality education yields results
  11. Union renewal and development 21 May 2010

    EI Welcomes New Leader of Finnish Education Union

    EI congratulates Dr. Olli Luukkainen who has been elected the new President of OAJ, the Finnish Teachers’ Union.

    EI Welcomes New Leader of Finnish Education Union
  12. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 December 2009

    Quality teacher training spells success for Finnish students

    In recent years, Finland has consistently ranked at the top of the OECD’s PISA surveys. The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) is often asked: How do you do it? What’s the secret to your success?

    Quality teacher training spells success for Finnish students
  13. Trade union rights are human rights 19 January 2009

    Finns work for safe schools

    “When I first heard the terrible news from Kauhajoki I was shocked: Not again!” said Erkki Kangasniemi, President of the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ).

    Finns work for safe schools
  14. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 January 2009

    Former teacher wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Martti Ahtisaari has travelled a long way from the classroom in Oulu, Finland, where he began his career half a century ago. From primary school teacher to distinguished diplomat, President of Finland, and now Nobel Peace Prize winner, Ahtisaari has always raised his voice for education, human rights and peace.

    Former teacher wins Nobel Peace Prize
  15. Trade union rights are human rights 24 September 2008

    Finland: EI extends condolences and solidarity

    On behalf of teachers and education workers around the world, Education International expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and school communities of the victims of yesterday's tragic school shooting in Finland.

    Finland: EI extends condolences and solidarity