News from Education Policy - European Trade Union Committee for Education

Published: 26 November 2019

New FRA report shows not all refugee children in the EU have equal access to education

On 19 November, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published its report on "Integration of young refugees in the EU". It...

Published: 22 November 2019

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Let’s speak out against violence in the workplace!

Women around the world still face rape, domestic abuse and other forms of violence. Education trade unions are commemorating the International Day...

Published: 23 October 2019

EU research calls for more public spending on education and confirms the positive impact of trade unions and collective bargaining

New data from the European Commission show that greater public investment in early childhood education would bring excellent returns, while funding...

Published: 22 October 2019

Work-life imbalance remains one of the biggest obstacles for gender equality in Europe

The new Gender Equality Index focuses on work-life balance. The report shows that family responsibilities are more of a barrier for women’s social...

Published: 17 October 2019

Children in the spotlight on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019

Education can help break cycles of poverty, but children who go to bed hungry struggle to flourish at school. 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the...

Published: 14 October 2019

Teacher and school head salaries: Eurydice report reveals major differences between countries and education levels

A new Eurydice report analyses the statutory salaries of teachers and school heads in pre-primary, primary and general secondary public schools in...

Published: 14 October 2019

OECD report: Vocational education and training can contribute to inclusion of young migrants

More than 50% of the 5.3 million asylum seekers who arrived in OECD countries between 2014 and 2017 were 18-34 years old. The OECD’s new report...

Published: 11 October 2019

#GirlsSpeakOut for a more gender-equal Europe!

The European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG) concludes today, Friday 11 October, with the International Day of the Girl. In its seventh year, the...

Published: 10 October 2019

European cybersecurity month: Time to put an end to digital bullying in our schools

As our lives become more digital, online safety is a critical concern. Every October is European Cybersecurity Month, and this year’s event focuses...

Published: 10 October 2019

EU celebrates 10th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights

The EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights is 10 years old. The Council of the European Union is marking the anniversary by reaffirming the importance...

Published: 10 October 2019

World Mental Health Day: Teachers’ wellbeing matters

Mental health is a trade union issue. Workers across Europe face mental health difficulties as a result of work-related stress, harassment, bullying...

Published: 08 October 2019

EESC opinion calls for more education about the European Union

An opinion from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) emphasised the need to strengthen citizens' knowledge and understanding of EU...