June 2023 – TEFL Workers Union

“Without our brain and muscle, not a single wheel can turn”

June 30, 2023 by Ryan

The following was written by a former TEFL teacher turned cycle instructor. The TEFL Workers Union sends our fullest solidarity to the IWGB couriers. We encourage our members to donate to their strike fund if they can. At first sight the world of chains, gears and brakes might have little in common with that of … Read more

TEFL Union challenges self-employment at WE Bridge Academy

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Ryan

Image says "stop precarious contracts in ELT, no to zero-hours, no to fixed-term, not to bogus self-employment." Below that it says "no to bogus self-employment at W.E. Bridge Academy"

The TEFL Union has commenced legal action to support one of our members on what the union believes is grounds of bogus self-employment and bullying. The worker, who wishes to remain anonymous, was employed by WE Bridge Academy, based in Cardiff. While working there, our member allegedly suffered several unfair workplace violations at the hands … Read more