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 22 July 2019

    First day of the 8th EI World Congress in pictures

    Elections, a rousing speech by our Secretary General David Edwards, an inspirational intervention by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi and great debates on resolutions - these are the highlights of the first day of Congress. Have a look at the pictures of the day on the Education International Flickr....

    First day of the 8th EI World Congress in pictures
  2. News 22 July 2019

    Joining forces to change the world

    Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi sparked hope for change among delegates at the EI World Congress with a motivational speech on leadership, change and justice.

    Joining forces to change the world
  3. News 22 July 2019

    Constitutional change to ensure gender balance, election of Executive Committee and adoption of resolutions mark first day of Congress

    In a historic move, the Education International (EI) 8th Congress carried a resolution modifying the constitution that greatly promotes gender balance in terms of representation within their own global union. As a result, open seats for election have increased to 10 from 9 - with 50% of those seats designated...

    Constitutional change to ensure gender balance, election of Executive Committee and adoption of resolutions mark first day of Congress
  4. News 22 July 2019

    Progress Report to EI World Congress: We are the ones we've been waiting for

    Education International (EI) General Secretary David Edwards delivered the global union’s Progress Report and reassured delegates that despite all the world’s tyrants, dictators, haters, racists and democracy in disarray, he believes “progress has not paused; progress is not retreating or failing as some in the commentariat would have you believe.”

    Progress Report to EI World Congress: We are the ones we've been waiting for
  5. Worlds of Education 22 July 2019

    “Our Mandate”, by David Edwards

    David Edwards

    Being elected General Secretary of EI is a great honour. It is a challenge to live up to the confidence that has been given by the representatives of education workers from all regions of the world. It is also comforting to join that small team of talented leaders elected on...

    “Our Mandate”, by David Edwards
  6. News 21 July 2019

    Radio Labour reports on EI Congress

    Radio Labour has joined us in Bangkok for the 8th EI World Congress. Reports on each of the three pre-Congress days are available online. All of the upcoming Congress days will also receive Radio Labour coverage so stay tuned!

    Radio Labour reports on EI Congress
  7. News 21 July 2019

    21 July Women's Caucus and Congress opening in pictures

    The Women's Caucus met on Sunday, 21st of July in Bangkok. After a busy day, the Congress was officially open by EI President Susan Hopgood. Have a look at the pictures of the day on the Education International Flickr. Feel free to use them to spread the word about our...

    21 July Women's Caucus and Congress opening in pictures
  8. News 21 July 2019

    Leadership in social justice at the core of women’s agenda

    The Women's Caucus met today in the framework of the 8th EI World Congress. In her welcoming remarks, Susan Hopgood, president of Education International (EI) reminded participants of the Congress theme - Educators and their unions taking the lead - because “we have to...who will if not us?”

    Leadership in social justice at the core of women’s agenda
  9. News 21 July 2019

    EI World Congress kicks off in Thailand

    Today, 1400 educators gathered in Bangkok for the 8th Education International World Congress. During the opening ceremony, President Susan Hopgood welcomed delegates and began her speech with a challenge to them and educators across the world: “Are you ready to take the lead?”

    EI World Congress kicks off in Thailand
  10. News 20 July 2019

    20 July pre-Congress events in pictures

    20 July was a busy day in Bangkok with sessions on Indigenous People's rights, the Education and Solidarity Network meeting to celebrate its 10th anniversary and the Further and Higher Education Caucus. Have a look at the pictures of the day on the Education International Flickr. Feel free to use...

    20 July pre-Congress events in pictures
  11. News 20 July 2019

    Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus: “Our languages haven’t died, they are asleep and we need to reawaken them”

    About 200 participants at the Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus discussed the many impacts of colonialism as it relates to education and exchanged ways in which to move forward in securing their full rights. Whether it’s Australia, the Philippines, Central America, South America or North America, the patterns of colonialism are all...

    Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus: “Our languages haven’t died, they are asleep and we need to reawaken them”
  12. News 20 July 2019

    Better Technical and Vocational Educational Training: the way forward to social justice

    Today, during the Higher and Further Education caucus of its 8th World Congress, Education International launched “Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a Framework for Social Justice” – a new study arguing that a holistic approach to TVET can deliver better results than the human capital theory. In an...

    Better Technical and Vocational Educational Training: the way forward to social justice
  13. News 20 July 2019

    EI pre-Congress caucus on LGBTI rights: ‘all forms of equality are union business’

    On 19 July, the LGBTI rights’ caucus, prior the 8th Education International (EI) World Congress in Bangkok, brought together union leaders from around the world. Recalling that all forms of equality are union business, the two thematic discussions focussed on: “Make No Assumptions: Building Support for LGBTI Rights within Education...

    EI pre-Congress caucus on LGBTI rights: ‘all forms of equality are union business’
  14. News 19 July 2019

    19 July pre-Congress events in pictures

    19 July has been a busy day with plenty of interesting events, debates and insights. Have a look at the pictures of the day on the Education International Flickr. Feel free to use them to spread the word about our 8th World Congress and don't forget to use #EICongress.

    19 July pre-Congress events in pictures
  15. News 19 July 2019

    CSFEF meeting underscores importance of Francophone trade union voices on climate change

    Trade union representatives of Francophone Affiliates of Education International (EI) gathered today at the Francophone Trade Union Committee for Education and Training (CSFEF) meeting to discuss ways how their voices must continue to be heard at the EI 8th World Congress by way of resolutions or via francophone representation in...

    CSFEF meeting underscores importance of Francophone trade union voices on climate change
  16. News 16 July 2019

    Global education unionists ready for EI Congress

    Over 1400 people will come together in Bangkok, Thailand from the 19th to the 26th of July to take part in the 8th Education International World Congress.

    Global education unionists ready for EI Congress