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  • 14.03. 26 Union meet-up in London

    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…

  • Raffaele Misceo: Forbes’ Most Creative Fiction

    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.…

  • goFluent takes over Learnship: Here’s what you need to know

    If you work at Learnship, your head might be in a spin with all the news flying around. But our union and our members there want to make sure that all Learnship trainers know what’s happening, what to expect, and how we keep up the solidarity! Our members have been getting legal guidance and communicating…

  • 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…

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    14.03. 26 Union meet-up in London
    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 about holding the bosses to account. It’s also about building a community of ELT workers who can support one another, … Read more
  • "The truth behind Raffaelle Misceo and Escape Campus". Forbes Magazine.
    Raffaele Misceo: Forbes’ Most Creative Fiction
    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. Behind the bright PR language, Raffaelle Misceo is widely known for: And then there’s the parts Forbes conveniently forgot: 🧾A … Read more
  • goFluent takes over Learnship: Here’s what you need to know
    If you work at Learnship, your head might be in a spin with all the news flying around. But our union and our members there want to make sure that all Learnship trainers know what’s happening, what to expect, and how we keep up the solidarity! Our members have been getting legal guidance and communicating with the administrator. Here’s everything you need to know: • Learnship is officially insolvent as of Dec 1.  • A … 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 Alfonso M: “I’m a bit speechless at the moment. We all know the horror stories of online teaching companies folding … 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 human impact: families unable to cover essential medications, parents cutting back on groceries, trainers cancelling trips home for Christmas, and … Read more
  • TEFL Town Hall w/the Malvern House strikers – 28th November
    Join us as we toast the Malvern House strikers for their struggle and recent big win! November 28th at our union office in London. Being in a union means a lot of things. It means there will also be someone you can speak to  if you have a problem at work. But it also means being part of something bigger: a community of people fighting to make our industry better.  And we don’t just fight … Read more