The following was initially sent to the EL Gazette in response to a statement issued by EC management in the paper. In it, the Manchester EC teachers challenge the “race to the bottom” logic presented in management’s statement and urge all EC teachers to get unionised! We, the teachers at EC Manchester, express our solidarity with … Read more
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
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
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
In an effort to provide teachers and examiners with the transparency that the British Council won’t, the TEFL Workers’ Union took out a Freedom of Information Request related to the employment of online teachers and examiners. Below we detail that response. With a growing membership amongst teachers and examiners at the BC, one of the … Read more
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