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SMP-NATOW - LARARFORBUNDET - EI ORGANIZING PROJECT

published 31 December 2017 updated 31 December 2017
Cooperating organizations
Lararforbundet
Countries
Philippines
Start date
1 January 2018
End date
31 December 2018
Topics
Education for All;Gender;Human and Trade Union Rights;Organizing, recruiting;Quality Teaching;Status of Teachers;Sustainable Development;Trade and Education;Union unity;
Description

The project aims to strengthen the federation, Samahang Manggagawang Pilipino - National Alliance of Teachers and Office Workers (SMP-NATOW), through organizing and recruitment of teachers and office workers. This is a long term engagement between and among the federation, Lararforbundet and EI thru its regional office (APRO) that provides training and support to SMP-NATOW on its desire to be the strongest, largest and most democratic teachers federation in the Philippines.

Goals

Increase membership of SMP-NATOW Improve the financial status of SMP-NATOW Popularize the federation both in the national and regional levels Establish network / open venues for social dialogues to advance the cause of education Campaign for the SDG - esp. SDG 4 and 5

Activities

Expansion, school visits Skills training and development Improving communication - website, publication, and advocacy campaigns Mobilizations and lobbying

Results

Increased the number of union members up to 21,000+ Increased the number of union dues paying members, an improvement to around 50% of its total membership Improved working relationships with the government thru social dialogues and consultations Establishment of tripartite councils specifically for education sector Crafting of internal rules and regulations (IRR) for the K-12 curriculum

Website
www.smpnatow.org