FMTS-WFSW Newsletter

November 2025

Welcome

Welcome to the FMTS-WFSW newsletter. In a world of rapid and profound geopolitical change, scientific workers are increasingly affected in both their professional and social spheres. In response, the WFSW has developed a growing body of information and proposals, intended for wide dissemination beyond our members and affiliated organisations. In this newsletter, you will find the latest website updates, past and upcoming meetings, partner contributions, and ways to stay engaged with our work.

Latest from the website

Article: RIGHT-WING POLITICS AGAINST SCIENCE

28 Nov 2025

Intensifying attacks on Scientists and Scientific Freedom
Science and scientists are facing unprecedented attacks in new or reinforced forms. In recent years, the work of researchers and public research institutions has been increasingly undermined by political and economic pressures. Read more

Article: CLOSING RANKS IN A FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE

04 Nov 2025

Scientific workers in a changing world closing ranks in a fight for the future
It is not easy to give encouraging answers to the question: how can scientific workers contribute to avoiding or simply mitigating the threats of various kinds that surround us. Threats that endanger not only the lives of millions of human beings, but also life in conditions worthy of being lived. Read more

Event: 98th EXECUTIVE COUNCIL – PARIS, FRANCE

14 Nov 2025

The 98th Executive Council of the WFSW took place in Paris from 9 to 13 June 2025, at the CNRS Ile-de-France campus in Villejuif. The CNRS management provided the facilities and technical conditions required for the meeting, positively responding to the request made by the SNTRS-CGT and the UGICT-CGT. Read more

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Affiliates & Partners

FESIDUAS – Federación de Sindicatos de Docentes Universitarios de América del Sur

10 & 11 Nov 2025

International Day of Solidarity with Argentine Universities and Science
WFSW, with co-president Elies Molins, took part in the International Day of Solidarity with Argentine Universities and Science. (Soon)

(FESIDUAS – FedLaTCi – CONTUA –FESITRAUCAMC – FATUN – CEA – FEDUN)

UNESCO – WFSW news

11 Nov 2025

The Role of Art in the Culture of Peace
27 September 2025 – Under the patronage of the French National Commission for UNESCO, the Collective of NGOs in Official Partnership with UNESCO organised the international conference “Arts, Education, and Youth for a Culture of Peace”, focused on how arts and education promote peace. More

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Meetings

November 2025:

International Secretariat – 03 Nov & 01 Dec 2025 – During this meeting, various matters concerning the life of the Federation were discussed, two important documents were adopted, progress on the preparation of the upcoming 24th General Assembly (24GA) was reviewed, working groups and sectors were energised, among other relevant topics.

Bureau Meetings – 04 & 25 Nov 2025 – Meetings to review ongoing activities, make operational decisions, and prepare various types of meetings, including International Secretariat sessions, in-person meetings with affiliated associations, sector or working-group meetings, and the 24GA.

WG7: Future – 11 Nov 2025 – Discussed upcoming initiatives and future work group priorities.

International Day of Solidarity with Argentine Universities and Science – 10 & 11 Nov 2025 – Organised by FESIDUAS (Federación de Sindicatos de Docentes Universitarios de América del Sur, an affiliate of WFSW) and FedLaTCi (Federación Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores Científicos), with participation from other Latin American organisations, the event featured an intervention by Co-President Elies Molins and online participation of WFSW members.

Preparation for the in-person meeting with the CGT – 17 & 24 Nov 2025 – Review of the WFSW presentation and collaboration proposals during the preparatory meeting for the in-person session with the CGT, alongside other joint initiatives.

Communication Sector – 18 Nov 2025 – Review of the roadmap and assignment of responsibilities to increase the visibility of WFSW, strengthen ties with affiliated organisations, and optimise communication activities on digital platforms.

Preparation of the next General Assembly Meeting – 27 Nov 2025 – Preparations for the 24GA, Mexico 2026, focused on assessing requirements, including the preliminary programme, budget, participant availability, potential sponsors and thematic seminars.