Tag Archives: #UniteELT
MEI report glosses over exploitation in English Language sector
Unite challenges umbrella body to publish wage figures February 15th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today accused umbrella group Marketing English in Ireland of ‘glossing over’ exploitation in the ELT sector and called on MEI to publish total wage … Continue reading
English Language Teaching: New union recognition agreement ‘good for teachers and good for students’
February 13th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today (Tuesday) welcomed the conclusion of a new union recognition agreement with the Academic Bridge English School in Dublin. Expressing the hope that other language schools will follow Academic Bridge’s lead, Unite … Continue reading
English Language Teachers meet Minister Mitchell O’Connor to highlight need for proper regulation
November 29th: English Language Teachers organised by trade union Unite today (Wednesday) met with the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, to highlight their concerns regarding abuses of workers’ rights in the thriving ELT sector. The … Continue reading
Unite ELT information week kicks off with Oireachtas briefing
English Language Teachers to inform QQI conference delegates about precarious working conditions November 21st: As part of its campaign to secure decent working conditions for English Language Teachers, trade union Unite – which represents over 150 ELT teachers – this … Continue reading
ELT: Unite seeks meeting with umbrella group to address abuses
Welcoming MEI instruction on bogus self-employment, union says all abuses must be challenged “ELT sector must be reputable as well as profitable” November 9th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today welcomed the decision by umbrella body Marketing English in … Continue reading









