Tag Archives: ELT

Language training for refugees: Unite calls for engagement with ELTs

Posted on May 2, 2022 by unitetheunion

May 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has called on the Government to engage with ELTs in order to develop a robust model of language teaching provision for refugees and asylum seekers. Commenting, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Richie … Continue reading →

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English Language Schools must engage with workers before re-opening

Posted on May 11, 2020 by unitetheunion

Safe teaching and learning environment will be central to future success of sector May 11th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Monday) said that schools must start engaging now with teachers to ensure that the industry can … Continue reading →

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English Language Teachers: Schools must engage with Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Posted on April 1, 2020 by unitetheunion

April 1st: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has urged employers to engage with the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to ensure that teachers are retained in employment and the sector can restart once the current COVID-19 emergency is … Continue reading →

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As Delfin pickets resume tomorrow, unrest in sector spreads with dispute at IBAT

Posted on November 10, 2019 by unitetheunion

November 10th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) announced that pickets will resume tomorrow at Delfin English School while members in IBAT have also voted to take industrial action and will be holding a series of … Continue reading →

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Bogus self-employment: Oireachtas Committee told presumption of employment most effective remedy

Posted on June 20, 2019 by unitetheunion

Unite says bogus self-employment rife in construction but also encountered elsewhere Eliminating bogus self-employment would be win for workers, win for Exchequer and win for compliant employers June 20th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, today (Thursday) appeared before … Continue reading →