Turkey - Union demands safe schools - April 30, 2026

The European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) and Education International (EI) express their full solidarity with education workers, students, and their families in the country following recent tragic violence affecting schools. ETUCE and EI stand firmly with their member organisation Eğitim Sen and fully support its decision to organise an extraordinary two day work stoppage, as well as the continuous “Vigil for Life” protest in front of the Ministry of National Education in Ankara. During the actions, the Government's policies were criticized, and it was stated that "the right to life of women, children, teachers, workers, and almost everyone in this country is in danger."

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