On the second day, national and local union representatives were joined by the Croatian government, employers and institutes on technology and vocational training to discuss how to work together on developing a thriving textile-leather industry with a qualified workforce, industry-level...
Mexico: New Leadership for the SNTE Teachers’ Union Topics in this post: Alfonso Cepeda Salas has taken over leadership of the Mexican teachers’ union, a member organisation of Education International. During the 47th Extraordinary Session of the SNTE's National Council,...
Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) workers in the Netherlands and their union FNV have a new collective bargaining agreement following two effective 24-hour strikes in Joure and Utrecht on November 19 and November 22. The new agreement provides for a 5.8%...
Participants from Austria, Belgium, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka and Sweden shared their experiences. Development of the renewables industry is uneven across the world, but there is a clear direction of travel, and a lot to learn from...
In an election with increased participation, French teachers and education support staff have democratically elected, with stable scores for the unions, for a term of four years, their representatives from the trade unions to various bodies linked to education during...
Police acting on the orders of local authorities have destroyed the solidarity camp continuously maintained on public space since October 12 by union members at the Hotel Tharabar Gate together with family members and supporters. The peaceful encampment was established...
“Africa should boost its manufacturing, which is low according to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization,” said Issa Aremu, Vice-President of IndustriALL representing Sub-Saharan Africa. “The focus should be on manufacturing and value addition that creates decent jobs.”“We cannot talk...
On Human Rights day, it is time to reflect, stand up, speak out and act Topics in this post: Education is a human right and those who defend it should be protected and supported, says David Edwards, Education International General...
In its submission to the Court regarding the Accord’s appeal against an order that it cease operating in Bangladesh from 30 November, the government has stated that the Accord should only be allowed to continue operations in Bangladesh under a...
UN General Assembly proclaims 24 January International Day of Education Education International welcomes the United Nations General Assembly’s consensus adoption of a resolution proclaiming 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace...