Cambodia: Educators join global trade union wave of solidarity with union leader Rong Chhun Education International is joining with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) to express solidarity with Cambodian union leader Rong Chhun prior to his trial on 15 January. Rong Chhun is the president of the independent Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU), a […]
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Education unions join global call for increased investment in the care sector
On 29 October, the Global Day of Action for Care, Education International will join in the global trade union call for decent working conditions and fair pay for care workers. This global call recognises the enormous contribution to society being made by workers across the health, care, and education sectors, whether working in hospitals, hospices, […]
Join the campaign to free jailed union leaders
Education International has stepped up its efforts to secure the release of two jailed Cambodian union leaders. The global trade union movement and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have launched an online campaign on the LabourStart activist platform to gather support to free the jailed union leaders, Rong Chhun and Sor Saknika. Education […]
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. As schools in Switzerland prepare for the 2020/2021 school year, two education unions, the Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz (LCH) […]
Education unionists join campaign to end COVID for all
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. As part of the campaign, the AEU urges the government to partner with global institutions, Australian non-government organisations, and regional neighbours and increase its financial support to address […]