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English Language Teachers take campaign for decency abroad 

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

Unite says students as well as teachers vulnerable to ‘network of exploitation’ January 25th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers, is taking its ‘campaign for decency’ in the sector to ELT students’ countries of origin.  The union, which has been … Continue reading →

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James Joyce: Unite ELT members remember one of their own on Bloomsday

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

“Poor conditions have changed little since James Joyce was teaching” June 16th: As Bloomsday festivities take place through Dublin, trade union Unite today pointed out that James Joyce was himself an English Language Teacher and would recognise many of the … Continue reading →

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English Language Teaching: draft legislation leaves teachers behind

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

Unite slams absence of labour standards from proposed legislation Union unsuccessfully sought meeting with Education Minister Bruton May 18th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, said today that the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Amendment) Bill published this week ‘leaves teachers … Continue reading →

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English Language Teaching booming on backs of workers

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

As sector grows by 11%, Unite highlights low pay, unpaid hours and precarious work Bruton must focus on quality of jobs as well as quantity of students April 4th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers, today  highlighted poor working conditions … Continue reading →

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