The unions were officially asked by he Ministry of Education and Research to participate in the working groups about changing the law concerning the research and development Read More

The most important stakes for TÜAÜ where the union's attention was directed:
1) The possible reduction of academic staff would have long term unwanted effects regarding the national university and Estonian intelligentsia
2) Stability of position
3) Balance of work and private life
4) Equal opportunities between structures for health advancement covered by the work place
5) Workers inclusion via inclusion of workers representatives in decision making Read More

Scientist, lecturers and students want to science and higher education to be funded properly, and held a public meeting over these matters with many speakers from both the government and coalition and the opposition. Read More

Eesti üliõpilaste ja akadeemiliste töötajate eestseisjad on veendunud, et valitsusliit suudab juba neil päevil kokku leppida riigieelarve eelnõus, mis toob olulist lisaraha kõrgharidusse ja teadusesse.… Read More

The position was introduced by the academic unions and student representatives - Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL). The Estonian Educational Personnel Union (EHL - federation of teachers' unions) and Eesti Energeetikatöötajate Ametiühingute Liit (energy sector), the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences (ENTA) and Eesti Teaduskoda supported the position, making it cross-sectoral and inter-stakeholder. Read More