14.03. 26 Union meet-up in London

Image reads: TEFL Union meet-up, Five Points Taproom,

We’re proud to be hosting one of our periodic union meet-ups on 14th March. Bring your workmates! 2026 is already proving to be a tumultuous year for the ELT industry. We’ve supported members through yet more redundancy processes and challenged greedy bosses who tried to shortchange their staff. But being in a union isn’t only … Read more

Raffaele Misceo: Forbes’ Most Creative Fiction

"The truth behind Raffaelle Misceo and Escape Campus". Forbes Magazine.

Raffaele Misceo’s Escape Campus: The “AI Pioneer” Built on Buzzwords, Self-Employed Teachers, and Convenient Corporate Rebirths Forbes Italy recently profiled Raffaelle Misceo, describing his company Escape Campus as a visionary, AI-driven “global platform reshaping the future of English learning.” A flattering piece — provided one doesn’t look too closely at how the organisation actually operates. … Read more

Learnship teachers secure October wages – but the struggle continues

The union is proud to report that our members at Learnship have received their October wages. The union commends their dedication in holding the company to account and thanks everyone who offered support and solidarity.  Teachers at Learnship are delighted that, in their campaign to secure justice, they’ve received their October wages. According to teacher … Read more

Learnship cancels Christmas for hundreds of teachers

Learnship, a German corporate language-training provider based in Cologne, has failed to pay the October wages of hundreds of their teachers. Up to 1000 teachers may be affected, with the company providing little to no information to staff. What began in October as a delayed payment has now escalated into a widespread crisis with profound … Read more