International Labour Conference: Education International calls for teachers and unions to be at the center of the debate on Artificial Intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-06-05 04:46:00
Source Domain: www.ei-ie.org
- José Olivera of Uruguay’s National Federation of Secondary Education Teachers (FENAPES) emphasized the need for the role of teachers to be recognized in the governance of artificial intelligence in education during a speech at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC).
- Olivera criticized the ILO Director-General’s report, noting that it largely ignored teachers and education, highlighting the importance of teacher involvement in shaping technology’s role in education.
- He stressed that authentic governance of AI in education must involve teachers and their trade unions and underscored the necessity of protecting human intelligence, creativity, and empathy instead of allowing AI to replace human capacities.
- Olivera highlighted the dire situation for Palestinian teachers and students who are learning under conditions of displacement and trauma, showcasing Education International’s solidarity with them.
- The speech was part of broader discussions at the ILC where trade union rights and decent working conditions for teachers are vigorously defended.
