Information about the TUESWU
The Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine was established in September 1990, however, it continues the rich history of the teachers’ trade union movement in Ukraine whose origins date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The first national teachers’ union was set up in 1919 and underwent several reorganisations during next 70 years.
For the third year in a row, the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine, together with the German Education Union (GEW) and the youth organization Die Falken, have been providing children of educators with the opportunity to rest and study in Germany.
Read more »The 10th World Congress of Education International considered and adopted a resolution «Solidarity with Ukraine», which emphasizes the need to continue supporting Ukraine and its educators. Education International will continue to contribute to international pressure on Russia to cease fire, cease shelling of educational, medical, critical and civilian infrastructure, including educational institutions, and withdraw military forces and equipment from all internationally recognized territory of Ukraine.
Read more »The Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine, taking part in the All-Ukrainian Educational Conference "August 2024", supports its theses that "Education moves the world", "Education is the state's strategy", "Sustainability is for the resilient people".
Read more »The 10th World Congress of Education International, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, brought together 1200 delegates from all the continents.
One of the major outcomes of the 10th World Congress is that Education International’s delegates elected a new Executive Board, bringing many new leaders from around the world.
Read more »In a world where the value of education and the pillars of human rights and democracy are increasingly under attack, Education International (EI) stands firm in its commitment to recognize and celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to these causes.
Read more »At the end of July, the 88th Convention of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) took place in Houston, USA, bringing together more than 2,300 delegates from across the country.
Read more »On July 5, 2024, the Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation and Assistance was officially opened at the Odesa House of Scientists.
Read more »On March 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted in favor of the draft law «On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Financing Higher Education and Providing State Targeted Support to its Applicants» No. 10399.
Read more »The war has raised issues of accessibility and security of education. Many children have lost the opportunity to join the educational process, and teachers have been teaching in regions where hostilities are taking place or may potentially take place under the threat of shelling. Such conditions require serious planning of educational processes and ensuring proper learning conditions in times of war.
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