IATEFL’s shameful silence on Palestine

With the support of organisations like ELT 4 Palestine, teachers have been pushing IATEFL to take a more active stance on the genocide in Gaza. IATEFL’s recent statement on the matter isn’t only hypocritical, it’s a moral abdication. Here is the response of the steering committee of the TEFL Workers’ Union. The TEFL Workers’ Union … Read more

Malvern House teachers form union, ballot for strike action

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Teachers at Malvern House London have demanded recognition of the TEFL Workers’ Union and submitted demands for paid prep time, an end to zero-hour contracts, and the reinstatement of a popular teacher. Teachers at Malvern House London have been organising since a new management team was brought in, a change that has resulted in a … Read more

Don’t Suffer in Silence!

The TEFL Workers’ Union is proud to share our step-by-step guide for ELT workers on dealing with problems at work. A full copy of the pamphlet can be found here: But there’s no substitution for having a paper copy to hand for your own reference! So if you’d like copies to share with your workmates, … Read more

Email Zap to Demand Justice for Sheela – Mon 14th July

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Today! Union members and supporters are emailing London-based school Escape Campus to show support for Sheela, who resigned claiming constructive dismissal related to unpaid wage, unlawful contract changes, and maternity discrimination. When: Monday, 14th July. All day, but please focus on a sending an email in the morning if you can. What to do: Email … Read more