As well-established as the right to work is in the industrialized world,
in many places it is neither as well-defined nor protected even though
signatories to various international treaties profess their adherence to
the lofty principles contained in the array of documents addressing what
is recognized as a fundamental human right. The right to work is an
important human right-without the ability to support themselves, workers
have a difficult time affording themselves, and their families, the
opportunity to enjoy their other rights. International documents
acknowledge the fundamental right of individuals to work, but do not
explicitly address the status of teachers. Employment Rights of Teachers
covers twelve different nations in an analysis of rights allowed and
denied to teachers throughout the world.