All teachers and education support personnel have the right to organise and be part of a union that represents and defends their values and interests. However, around the world, education unions are facing serious attacks and operate in increasingly challenging and hostile environments. Revitalising unions, building their power by boosting membership and active participation and maximising impact is the way forward.
Education International strongly supports its affiliates in Kenya, who have been waiting for 18 years for a promised pay rise, recently restated by a Supreme Court decision.
Kenya: teachers demand overdue pay rise
The new school year in Iran looms with threats of increased intimidation, arrest and prosecution of teachers, union activists and those who dare to speak up in favour of quality education for all.
Iran: Teachers face new round of government repression
Students in Germany are increasingly sharing the same classroom regardless of their disabilities, says a new study by the Bertelsmann Foundation, but in some schools and regions, inclusion is still an out-of-reach target.
Germany: inclusion in schools on the rise, but still facing challenges
The Human and Trade Union Rights Policy Paper describes how human and trade union rights strengthen the work of education unions and provide a mandate for them to act on behalf of their members. This Policy Paper reflects the values and objectives promoted by EI through its constitution, policies and...
As 27 August marks the 500th day since 273 Nigerian school girls were kidnapped, Education International and concerned citizens the world over continue to put pressure on the Nigerian Government.
Nigeria: 500 Days - Chibok Parents continue search for Daughters
With the school year fast approaching Ontario’s public high school teachers have agreed to terms on a new contract with the provincial government, avoiding labour action which included a ban on extracurricular activities.
Canada: Ontario high school teachers reach a deal with government
The rights of migrant teachers and girls and young women were the focus of two important resolutions passed on 24 July at Education International’s 7th World Congress in Ottawa, Canada.
Human rights centre stage at Congress
E?itim-Sen, the national Education International’s affiliate, has strongly condemned the suicide bomb attack that killed university students, including one member of the union, in Suruc, Turkey.
Turkey: teacher union condemns the latest suicide bomb against education workers
Iranian teacher unionist Esmail Abdi has been transferred from solitary confinement to the general ward of the Evin prison.
Iran: the mobilisation continues to release Iran teacher unionist
The Asia-Pacific office of Education International has organised two workshops on trade union issues for members of the Kazakhstan Trade Union of Education and Science Workers, its national affiliate, strengthening their negotiating and organising skills.
Kazakhstan: stronger education unions through reinforcement of negotiating and organising skills
The Teachers' Association of the Republic of Indonesia (PGRI) has asked the Government and local authorities to immediately pay the teacher profession allowance, which has been both reduced and withheld altogether is come circumstances.
Indonesia: education union demands payment of teacher profession allowance