BC Teachers in Japan prepare to strike: An interview

Image reads: Education Workers Solidarity. Union to union, worker to worker, we stand together

When we think of workers striking, we usually think of ‘big’ issues like pay. But while pay can certainly be motivator, the reason most of strikes happen is because workers want justice. We see that our employers are only concerned about their bottom line. As workers, we want respect and dignity. And we want respect … Read more

Workplace Temperature, Ventilation, and Building Safety

We’ve all taught in that room that’s freezing in the winter and stifling in the summer. There’s that one room that leaks whenever it rains and that other room where the windows are painted shut. We deserve a comfortable working environment. And your school has a legal obligation to ensure a safe working environment.  Here’s … Read more

TEFL: Organising for Success

TEFL is great in many ways. Appreciative students, fun lessons, creating our own materials. But that’s not always matched by our working conditions. Zero-hours contracts. Wages that didn’t keep up with inflation long before the cost-of-living crisis. We’re often forced to leave the industry when we want to start a family or get a mortgage.  … Read more