TEFL Workers on the march in Oxford!

Image shows a man with a placard advertising the TEFL Workers Union. In the background, a sign for Kaplan language school can be seen.

We’re proud to announce the a group of TEFL workers in Oxford are hitting the ground running with a union campaign in the city! Work in the language teaching industry in Oxford? Get involved! Here’s what our Oxford campaign has to say: For those of us working at an English language learning school or college, … Read more

TEFL Union takes COVID whistleblowing case to tribunal – and secures payout!

The TEFL Workers’ Union is happy to report that we have successfully supported a member through a tribunal.  At issue was whether a holiday party held at a central London English language school was COVID safe and whether one of our members suffered detriment for whistleblowing when they raised concerns with management. Despite attempting to resolve … Read more

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 Union Resolves Dispute With British Study Centres Ed.

Logo of the TEFL Workers Union: Green background, white lettering, with a IWW globe as the O in union.

The TEFL Workers’ Union is proud to report that our dispute with British Study Centres Education (BSC) has come to a positive resolution. We, along with BSC management, are issuing the statement below. We want to take a moment to thank everyone who offered support and solidarity over the course of the dispute. No matter … Read more

TEFL Union Organising Summit (London January 8th)

Image shows a stylised graphic reading: London IWW organising Summit 2022 Plan organising priorities for the year ahead. Join a campaign. Sunday January 8th 9:30 - 5:00 Conway Hall Bertrand Russell Room 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL Open to all IWW members in London and surrounding areas. Lunch provided Zoom link available Please contact with any accessibility needs

The TEFL Workers’ Union, in conjunction with the London branch of the IWW, will be hosting an organising summit on Sunday January 8th 2023. The event, which spans the course of the day, is designed to set organising and campaigning strategies for the TEFL Workers’ Union and the Brewery Workers Union in London. The event … Read more