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 26 November 2024

    African education leaders call for enhanced investment in education and Africa's future

    African education union leaders called for peace, increased investment in quality education and the elevation of the teaching profession throughout the continent. They also acknowledged the need for greater involvement of young educators in their unions. This was during the last Education International Africa Regional Committee (EIARC).

    African education leaders call for enhanced investment in education and Africa's future
  2. News 7 November 2024

    Brazil: Education leaders from around the world call for stronger public education systems

    Teachers, union leaders, and legislators from eleven countries came together in Fortaleza, Brazil, for the Global Education Seminar, a two-day event held to coincide with the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting. The event served as a platform to discuss strategies to strengthen public education amid a complex global landscape.

    Brazil: Education leaders from around the world call for stronger public education systems
  3. News 28 October 2024

    Ensuring sustainability in development cooperation projects

    How to best ensure continuity in development cooperation (DC) projects? Education International (EI) recently hosted an online meeting focused on this critical topic. The event brought together various representatives of member organizations active in DC work to discuss strategies for ensuring the sustainability of partner unions involved in DC work.

    Ensuring sustainability in development cooperation projects
  4. News 25 September 2024

    Education International members discuss organizing strategies for increasing membership and union power and engaging young members

    Under the theme of "Organizing for Power", participants in the Education International (EI) 10th World Congress in Buenos Aires, gathered in a breakout session to focus on strategies to strengthen education unions and attract new members.

    Education International members discuss organizing strategies for increasing membership and union power and engaging young members
  5. News 19 August 2024

    Celebrating the champions of global education trade unionism

    The 10th World Congress of Education International (EI) honored the Distinguished Associates—those remarkable representatives of member organizations who have significantly propelled the development of EI. This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of these individuals in asserting their humanist convictions and striving for peace, justice,...

    Celebrating the champions of global education trade unionism
  6. News 1 August 2024

    Education International honors champions of education, human and trade union rights and democracy

    In a world where the value of education and the pillars of human rights and democracy are increasingly under attack, Education International (EI) stands firm in its commitment to recognize and celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to these causes. On August 1st 2024, during its World Congress themed...

    Education International honors champions of education, human and trade union rights and democracy
  7. News 31 July 2024

    Education unionists mobilize for greater influence and membership growth

    In the face of evolving educational landscapes and the ever-present need for robust representation, education unionists are spearheading a dynamic movement to consolidate their influence and expand their membership. This initiative, particularly focused on engaging young educators and women, was the centerpiece of a pivotal breakout session titled “Organizing for...

    Education unionists mobilize for greater influence and membership growth
  8. News 17 June 2024

    Empowering educators: Transformative initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region

    In the face of pressing global challenges, Education International’s Asia-Pacific (EIAP) regional office is spearheading Development Cooperation (DC) initiatives to revitalize unions, advocate for public education, and address the urgent climate crisis.

    Empowering educators: Transformative initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region
  9. Worlds of Education 23 May 2024

    Growing our unions to transform our profession

    Mary Bousted

    In the lead-up to Education International’s 10th World Congress, we invited members of the Executive Board to share their thoughts about the theme of the Congress: “Growing our unions, elevating our professions, defending democracy”.

    Growing our unions to transform our profession
  10. News 26 March 2024

    Enhancing Development Cooperation to strengthen Africa’s education unions

    All Development Cooperation (DC) partners make a key contribution to complement Education International (EI) efforts in strengthening member organizations in different African countries, and it is crucial to initiate new strategies to improve the collaboration. This was at the heart of discussions during a DC Café organized by Education International...

    Enhancing Development Cooperation to strengthen Africa’s education unions
  11. News 18 March 2024

    Regional Women’s Networks: Strengthening Solidarity and Equality

    The critical role of regional women’s networks in fostering solidarity and addressing gender issues within unions, the education sector, and society was underscored in a recent virtual event hosted by Education International (EI). Participants from across the globe convened to explore the joint efforts of EI members and regional offices...

    Regional Women’s Networks: Strengthening Solidarity and Equality
  12. News 18 March 2024

    Palestine: Teachers stand by their students amid war and destruction

    The war in Gaza and repercussions felt in the West Bank have had a catastrophic impact on the education sector, leaving teachers and students facing great financial distress and with profound emotional scars. Along with their call for a cease fire and peace for their region, the General Union of...

    Palestine: Teachers stand by their students amid war and destruction
  13. News 26 February 2024

    South Sudan: A young union strengthened and emboldened by South-South cooperation

    “We will use the experience provided by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) as a starting point, making sure that we are now going to convince the government to cooperate with us.” That is how Garang Deng Kuol Athian, chairman of the National Teachers Union South Sudan (NTUSS), described the...

    South Sudan: A young union strengthened and emboldened by South-South cooperation
  14. News 6 February 2024

    DC café: Solidarity beyond finances to strengthen cooperation among member organisations

    There is much more to development cooperation than financing projects, is one of the main conclusions of a recent online gathering of Education International’s Capacity Building and Solidarity (CBS) Unit with member organisations from Germany, the United States, and the Nordic countries.

    DC café: Solidarity beyond finances to strengthen cooperation among member organisations
  15. News 12 January 2024

    Guyana and Canada: Teachers learning from and advocating for each other

    “I feel strongly that, anytime teachers can join and learn from each other, we become stronger as a union.” That is how Hylin MacLaren, a Canadian primary teacher, summarised her experience participating in workshops in Guyana in the framework of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) Project Overseas .

    Guyana and Canada: Teachers learning from and advocating for each other
  16. News 22 December 2023

    2023, a year of mobilisation and solidarity

    A message from Education International General Secretary David Edwards to education unionists around the world and a renewed commitment to solidarity, peace, and democracy in 2024.

    2023, a year of mobilisation and solidarity
  17. News 13 November 2023

    Norway: Quality education, international solidarity, and addressing the teacher shortage are imperatives for unionists around the world

    In his final official speech as President of the Union of Education Norway (UEN), Steffen Handal, also a member of Education International (EI) Executive Board, reflected on educational realities in his country and around the world: “Never has the shortage of teachers been more pressing than now! Never have more...

    Norway: Quality education, international solidarity, and addressing the teacher shortage are imperatives for unionists around the world