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COVID-19

  1. Trade union rights are human rights 1 April 2020

    Iraq: teachers raise funds and support displaced and disadvantaged families

    The Iraqi Teachers’ Union has mobilised its members to support those most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and the measures taken to contain it. The union is also running an information campaign to raise awareness of the crisis and the best ways to prevent infection.

    Iraq: teachers raise funds and support displaced and disadvantaged families
  2. Trade union rights are human rights 31 March 2020

    Colombia: Education union creates humanitarian fund to aid health workers and vulnerable sectors

    In response to the critical situation in Colombia as a result of COVID-19, with millions of people struggling with the self-isolation and quarantine requirements of the pandemic, the Federación Colombiana de Trabajadores de la Educación, FECODE, has created a "Humanitarian Solidarity Fund" to meet the needs of health workers, the...

    Colombia: Education union creates humanitarian fund to aid health workers and vulnerable sectors
  3. Trade union rights are human rights 31 March 2020

    Spain: FECCOO launches measures to tackle the COVID-19 crisis

    In one of the countries most affected by the COVID-19 health crisis, the Spanish education union FECCOO is negotiating with the government regarding measures to ensure the sustainability of the education system and has launched a guide with advice for teachers.

    Spain: FECCOO launches measures to tackle the COVID-19 crisis
  4. Trade union rights are human rights 30 March 2020

    Serbia: Teachers make education work despite the crisis

    The Teachers’ Union of Serbia reports educators have quickly adapted to distance teaching and learning, making the most of digital tools and using television broadcasts to ensure that all students have access to lessons while schools are closed because of the COVID-19 crisis. Efforts to continue education despite the crisis...

    Serbia: Teachers make education work despite the crisis
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 March 2020

    “How should we continue student learning during covid19?”, by Armand Doucet.

    Armand Doucet

    In a previous blog post, we discussed whether we should proceed with student learning during COVID19. In this one we will look at how we should do it, reflecting on the challenges of addressing student education remotely which we call distance learning, also called remote learning in some parts of...

    “How should we continue student learning during covid19?”, by Armand Doucet.
  6. Trade union rights are human rights 27 March 2020

    Uruguay: Secondary school teachers stand in solidarity with students

    Given the current health emergency caused by the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent closure of educational institutions, various branches of the Federación Nacional de Profesores de Enseñanza Secundaria de Uruguay (FeNaPES) are engaged in solidarity initiatives.

    Uruguay: Secondary school teachers stand in solidarity with students
  7. Trade union rights are human rights 27 March 2020

    Guiding principles on the COVID-19 pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow at an alarming rate, resulting in numerous infections and fatalities across the globe. The impact on education has been devastating, with UNESCO reporting that over 1.5 billion students had been affected due to school closures in 165 countries as of 26 March 2020; this...

    Guiding principles on the COVID-19 pandemic
  8. Trade union rights are human rights 26 March 2020

    Honduras: Education union launches support programme to mitigate COVID-19 crisis

    Honduran teachers will receive extra support from their union in the form of economic aid for older adults and pregnant women, in a joint effort by teachers to offset the crisis caused by the closure of schools.

    Honduras: Education union launches support programme to mitigate COVID-19 crisis
  9. Trade union rights are human rights 26 March 2020

    Philippines: Higher education union negotiates financial support for educators during COVID-19 university closures

    The National Alliance of Teachers and Office Workers is assisting its members in negotiations with employers so that educators receive financial support during school closures in the Philippines. The union is also offering students remedial online sessions.

    Philippines: Higher education union negotiates financial support for educators during COVID-19 university closures
  10. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 26 March 2020

    “Should we continue student learning during covid19? A question of Maslow before Bloom”, by Armand Doucet.

    Armand Doucet

    Should we continue student learning during Covid19? What a profound question to ponder during these incredible times. Teachers must ask themselves this question: Are my students ready to learn today. This foundational question is always present in formal education, the elephant in the room, which is why “Maslow before Bloom”...

    “Should we continue student learning during covid19? A question of Maslow before Bloom”, by Armand Doucet.
  11. Trade union rights are human rights 25 March 2020

    Argentina: “Seguimos Educando”, an initiative to combat the crisis

    Following the closure of schools as a result of COVID-19, teachers in Argentina are working together to create educational content that would be accessible to all students.

    Argentina: “Seguimos Educando”, an initiative to combat the crisis
  12. Trade union rights are human rights 24 March 2020

    Taiwan: prompt action to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep schools open and safe

    Thanks to the early deployment of epidemic control actions by the government, schools in Taiwan remain open with strict measures to prevent infection. The National Teachers’ Association also reacted swiftly, contributing to the effort to ensure the safety of teachers and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Taiwan: prompt action to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep schools open and safe
  13. Trade union rights are human rights 24 March 2020

    Japan: Teachers’ union in dialogue with government to address major challenges after country-wide school closures

    Japan Teachers’ Union has voiced concern over students’ wellbeing during the school closures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary educators also face serious problems as classes are suspended. The union is working with the national Ministry of Education and Parliament to find solutions.

    Japan: Teachers’ union in dialogue with government to address major challenges after country-wide school closures
  14. Trade union rights are human rights 24 March 2020

    Educators in Morocco and Palestine donate wages to COVID-19 solidarity fund

    As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) spreads across the world, paralysing entire countries, underprivileged families bear the brunt of the crisis, with parents unable to work and support their children. Educators in Palestine and Morocco have decided to donate part of their wages to help the most vulnerable and the...

    Educators in Morocco and Palestine donate wages to COVID-19 solidarity fund