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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 5h

Day 2 of @etuce.bsky.social AI in Education conference in Copenhagen, hosted by @bupl.dk.

Building a collective European and national education union strategy, actions, advocacy, collective bargaining and the foundation: organizing and member engagement.

We can build a European alternative #AIED

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 9h

Day 2 starts in Copenhagen!
This morning’s fringe meeting explores how AI is reshaping higher education, with the pre-launch of the ETUI–ETUCE book on AI in Higher Education and Research.

www.csee-etuce.org/en/projects/...

#AIinEducation #ETUCE #ETUI

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 1d

The #ETUCE AI Conference is happening now in Copenhagen!
Teachers’ unions are exploring how to handle the rise of AI in education — shaping strategies, rights, and policies to keep humans at the heart of learning.

More info about the project here :
www.csee-etuce.org/en/projects/...

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 1d

Union renewal starts locally!
At our “Your Turn 2” workshop in Utrecht, teachers and union activists explored how local leadership drives change and keeps unions strong.

Read more: www.csee-etuce.org/en/news/etuc...

#ETUCE #YourTurn2 #UnionRenewal

Union Renewal Starts Locally: ETUCE’s “Your Turn 2” Workshop in Utrecht

On 2-3 October 2025, ETUCE, in collaboration with Dutch education union AOb, hosted the second training workshop of the “Your Turn 2: Teachers for Trade Union Renewal” project in Utrecht. This event f...

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 4d

This was such a great event to be part of. Modelling the cultural change we want to see in our organisations - thanks to all participants who brought their ideas and enthusiasm. We keep the conversations going … !

ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 6d

Lively discussions are sparking now in Utrecht!
In Working Group 3 – Changing Minds of the Your Turn 2 workshop, participants have formed small circles across the room, sharing ideas on how to turn conversations into union transformation.

#UnionRenewal #YourTurn2

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Sector de Enseñanza de UGT Servicios Públicos @ugt-ensenanza.bsky.social · 5d

Participamos en Utrecht en el taller del proyecto europeo 'Docentes para la renovación sindical', organizado por @etuce.bsky.social

El proyecto busca fortalecer la acción colectiva del sindicalismo educativo frente a los retos que amenazan al sector.

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El Sector de Enseñanza de UGT Servicios Públicos participa en Utrecht en el proyecto europeo 'Docentes para la renovación sindical' - UGT

El proyecto busca impulsar acciones que contribuyan a mejorar las condiciones de vida y laborales del profesorado en toda Europa

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 6d

Lively discussions are sparking now in Utrecht!
In Working Group 3 – Changing Minds of the Your Turn 2 workshop, participants have formed small circles across the room, sharing ideas on how to turn conversations into union transformation.

#UnionRenewal #YourTurn2

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 6d

Starting the 2nd training workshop of the project “Your Turn 2: Teachers for Trade Union Renewal” in Utrecht.

Together with our member @aob.nl , teachers and union representatives are working on strengthening union renewal and developing key local leaders.

More on the project: t.ly/pVt2i

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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Soutien total à nos collègues en 🇫🇷 mobilisés aujourd'hui pour mettre fin aux mesures budgétaires d'austérité et demander plus de moyens pour l'enseignements public et la profession enseignante.

#Soidarité ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏿

#EnsembleOnFaitÉcole

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SNES-FSU International @snesfsuinternat.bsky.social · 6d

Aujourd'hui mobilisation intersyndicale. Non à l'austérité !
#Greve2octobre.
✊ @eduinternational.bsky.social
✊ @etuce.bsky.social

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 9d

“Education Trade Unions Call for Stronger Action on Refugee and Migrant Inclusion.”

Our new article from the #ETU4REF final conference in Warsaw highlights key findings, union priorities, and high-level voices like Education Minister @barbaranowacka.bsky.social

Read here: t.ly/LyK2H

Education Trade Unions Call for Stronger Action on Refugee and Migrant Inclusion

On 25–26 September 2025, education trade unions, policymakers, and researchers gathered in Warsaw for the final conference of the ETU4REF project – “In and through education: Education Trade Unions su...

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 12d

Day 2 of the #ETU4REF conference is starting in Warsaw. Today we turn to international perspectives on inclusion, hear from the project advisory group, and discuss concrete recommendations for trade unions to act on. Time to move from research to action.

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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 13d

Final conference in Warsaw of @etuce.bsky.social #ETU4REF project 'Education Trade Unions support the inclusion of refugees and migrants'

Now a Polish multi-stakeholder panel, including Polish state secretary of education, reflecting on lessons learned of last 2 1/2 years.
etuce.org/en/projects/...

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 13d

Right now at the #ETU4REF conference in Warsaw, Ukrainian students are sharing what it means to start school in Poland after fleeing war. Their words are raw and powerful, about learning a new language, finding support, and holding on to hope. A strong reminder why inclusion in education cannot wait

ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 13d

Opening Warsaw conference today: ZNP President Sławomir Broniarz, Minister of Education @barbaranowacka.bsky.social , and ETUCE John MacGabhann and @jelmerevers.com . Together we highlight the role of teachers and unions in supporting the inclusion of refugees and migrants in education. #ETU4REF

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 14d

The time for warnings is over.

Europe's trade union movement urges the EU to act: suspend the EU-Israel Agreement, ban trade with illegal settlements, restore support to UNRWA. Immediate action is needed for peace & justice.

Read more: www.epsu.org/article/euro...

European Trade Unions urge EU to take decisive action on Palestine

European trade unions met with the Palestinian Ambassador to the EU in Brussels.

www.epsu.org

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 16d

We're now live at this link : www.youtube.com/live/pHQ39FS...

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SNES-FSU International @snesfsuinternat.bsky.social · 20d

Merci au Comité Syndical Européen de l’Éducation @etuce.bsky.social pour son soutien à la #Grève18Septembre !

Le CSEE et ses membres rejettent l’austérité et appellent les gouvernements européens à investir dans l’éducation et à valoriser nos métiers.

www.csee-etuce.org/fr/actualite...

Le CSEE exprime sa solidarité avec les enseignants en grève contre l’austérité en France

Le 18 septembre, les enseignants et personnels de l’éducation de toute la France mèneront une grève nationale. Ils dénoncent l’aggravation de la pénurie d’enseignants, la dégradation de leurs conditio...

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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 20d

French teachers and education personnel across France are out on strike against austerity today. Solidarity from accross Europe @etuce.bsky.social ✊🏻

@snesfsu.bsky.social @unsa-education.bsky.social @julienfarges.bsky.social @morgane-verviers.bsky.social
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ETUCE stands in solidarity with French teachers striking against austerity

On 18 September, teachers and education personnel across France will take national strike action. They denounce the deepening teacher shortage, the deterioration of working conditions, and the lack of...

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 22d

Malta shows how dialogue, trust & well-being investments can strengthen education systems.

Teachers, school leaders & staff share powerful insights on workload, mental health & support structures in the wake of COVID-19.

www.csee-etuce.org/en/news/etuc...

#APRESCOVID

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · Aug 18

📢 We express full solidarity with Romanian educators and their unions 💪

We stand united in demanding

▶️Adequate funding
▶️An end to chaotic unilateral reforms
▶️Respect for social dialogue
▶️That EU revisits its current fiscal policies

Read more: t.ly/AbBDM

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 26d

ETUCE Director @jelmerevers.com reacts to the #SOTEU speech of @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu :

“Not a single word on education – the foundation of Europe’s future? That says a lot.”

Europe cannot reinvent itself without investing in teachers and public education.

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · 28d

On 22 September, join us online from 13:00 to 17:00 CEST for a strategic discussion on the role of education trade unions in supporting VET teachers.

We’ll talk about the Herning Declaration, EU strategies, and union priorities.

Watch live: youtube.com/live/Ck72-w_...

22 september VET

YouTube video by ETUCE

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Jelmer Evers @jelmerevers.com · 28d

There was not a single mention of education in the #SOTEU speech by @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 🤯

It's the most important endeavour and investment we must make to make all these other - important - ambitions possible. I'm flabbergasted.

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 28d

This is Europe as one community.

This is the Europe that I love.

This is the Europe that we must protect at all costs.

And we must do that together.

Read the full #SOTEU speech delivered by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu here → europa.eu/!NNWdhF

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at a podium bearing the European Parliament emblem, addressing an assembly in a large, tiered chamber filled with seated delegates. The backdrop features numerous computer monitors, officials, and a row of national flags, as well as an EU flag beside the podium.

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ETUCE European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social · Sep 4

Public investment in education: an optic illusion

@ec.europa.eu published the report “Investing in Education 2025” highlighting “early signs of recovery” in national shares of public spending devoted to education. But is this truly the light at the end of the tunnel, or a swan song?

👉 t.ly/WWl24

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ETUI @etui.bsky.social · Sep 3

🗣️ A frank view of the challenges facing teachers today - from bureaucratisation to salary stagnation, declining wellbeing and digital threats - from John MacGabhann, President of the European Trade Union Committee for Education @etuce.bsky.social

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