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Trade union rights are human rights 8 October 2020 Germany: Education stakeholders demand swift implementation of enhanced safety measures in schools
“Many questions remained unanswered” in terms of guaranteeing safe and healthy teaching and learning environments in Germany. That’s according to the two largest German education unions – the Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW) and the Verband Bildung und Erziehung (VBE) - and the Federal Parents' Council (BER) in a statement...
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Trade union rights are human rights 7 October 2020 Cameroon: Union development during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
A teacher union operating in the private sector has decided to take a series of actions to ensure decent working and living conditions for teachers and also to strengthen its capacities and ensure that teachers’ voices are really heard by the public authorities.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 3 October 2020 #WorldTeachersDay | Lessons from the Pandemic: “Saluting the passion and commitment of teachers, in the front line of care”, by Mary Metcalfe.
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Across the world, teachers are working with commitment to nurture children with a vision for a better, and a more just future.
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Trade union rights are human rights 28 September 2020 Madagascar: an education union is bringing teachers’ grievances and suggestions to the attention of the public authorities
With the help of Education International’s COVID-19 solidarity fund, the Fédération chrétienne des enseignants et employés de l’Éducation (FEKRIMPAMA) has been able to get out to meet Madagascar’s teachers. The pandemic has abruptly reduced their quality of life and drawn attention to the lack of social and health security for...
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Trade union rights are human rights 25 September 2020 Nepal: Education union fights for private teachers and education staff unpaid or dismissed during pandemic
In Nepal, the Sansthagat Vidyalaya Schickshak Union Nepal (ISTU) has issued demands to the government, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new challenges for teachers and education staff in the private sector, and how to respond to them.
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Trade union rights are human rights 21 September 2020 Germany: Unions demand clear and consistent nation-wide education standards
Two German education unions have called for transparent standards at federal level and coordinated conceptions.
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 September 2020 Japan: Japan Teachers’ Union secures resources for safe school reopening and monitors their expenditure
The Japan Teachers Union (JTU) had several discussions and negotiations with the Ministry of Education concerning safe re-opening of schools during COVID-19. Although they succeeded in obtaining those funds from the national government, they followed up to monitor the use of those funds in cooperation with 17 affiliated unions. Municipalities...
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Trade union rights are human rights 10 September 2020 Germany: Call to standardise hygiene guidelines in schools
Two education unions and a parents’ council in Germany have called for an improved standardised approach to the management of COVID-19. The call comes in response to extended hygiene guidelines issues by the country’s education ministers.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 September 2020 OECD Education at a Glance 2020; education for more resilient societies
Today, 8 September, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued its annual Education at a Glance (EAG) report for 2020. Although the data was gathered prior to the shock of COVID-19, the concerns expressed in the findings are only amplified by the pandemic and the economic hardship that...
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Trade union rights are human rights 8 September 2020 Iraq: Safety and continuity at heart of KTU guidelines for new school year
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) seeks continuity of education and improved terms and conditions for teachers and students in its proposals for the 2020-2021 academic year. The union’s plans aim to ensure health and safety in schools and quality education.
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Trade union rights are human rights 7 September 2020 Mexico: SNTE welcomes government efforts to boost democracy and quality education
In Mexico, the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (SNTE) has welcomed steps taken by the federal government that guarantee certainty in employment, wages, and benefits for education workers.
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Trade union rights are human rights 4 September 2020 GEM Report: “Lost generation” risk without post-pandemic rapid action on SDG 4
Today, 4 September, the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM) released a policy paper entitled, “Act now: Reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the cost of achieving SDG 4”. The paper argues that acting rapidly as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic will reduce costs that would otherwise be necessary...
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Trade union rights are human rights 24 August 2020 Canada: a safe and sustainable return to public schools
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) stressed that all necessary protections need to be put in place to open public schools safely. The fact that those measures have not yet been taken, in large part due to inadequate resources and social dialogue, means that a long-term strategy is required if reopening...
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Trade union rights are human rights 21 August 2020 Australia: Education unionists join campaign to end COVID for all
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has joined the call to support vulnerable nations through the #EndCOVIDForAll campaign.
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 August 2020 Benin: joint action by education unions on COVID-19 prevention along with inclusive education and boosting union leadership role
Two unions from Benin affiliated to Education International have decided to join forces to raise awareness among their members on prevention and protection against COVID-19 and on inclusive education and building the role of union leadership within the context of the pandemic in public sector nursery and primary schools. For...
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Trade union rights are human rights 18 August 2020 Canada: Education union provides resource on trauma-informed teaching and learning
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) has published a resource on trauma-informed teaching and learning (TITAL) to be used by its affiliates and educators around Canada. The resource will help to provide children with quality education when schools reopen.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 August 2020 Mexico: Union campaign focuses on students affected by the pandemic
Mexican education unionists are launching a campaign so that teachers reconnect with students who dropped out of school during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign also aims to help prevent students from leaving school because of the public health crisis.
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Trade union rights are human rights 12 August 2020 Switzerland: Education unions join forces for safe return to schools and quality education
In Switzerland, two affiliates of Education International have urged political and education decision-makers to approve the financial and human resources required to implement vital measures in schools, such as the introduction of health protection officers.
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