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  1. 12 January 2021

    Hong Kong: International trade union solidarity

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    Released on 8 January, one day after her imprisonment, after swift international mobilisation, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) president, Carol Ng, stated: “As a union fighter for many years, I know why I committed to my union role and the union fight. I will carry on with what...

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  2. 8 January 2021

    Germany: Trade unions support extension of lockdown

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    On 5 January, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the prime ministers of the federal states (Länder) agreed on the lockdown as the Coronavirus rages across the country. On 25 January, this situation will be reviewed before a decision is made on whether to extend the lockdown into February.

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  3. 6 January 2021

    The Philippines: Trade union calls for greater resources for distance learning

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    The ACT welcomed the recent increase contained in the annual teaching allowance from 3,500 to 5,000 pesos (about 85 euros) incorporated in the education budget for 2021. However, ACT Secretary General and member of the Education International’s Executive Board, Raymond Basilio stressed that “The P5,000 annual allowance is totally short...

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  4. 5 January 2021

    Best wishes for 2021!

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    This year, 2021, will unfortunately still be marked by the Coronavirus crisis. As we did last year, Education International will collaborate with governments and international organisations and demand thateducators be considered a priority group in COVID-19 vaccinations .

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