Native Teachers' Union Seminar in Daejeon - June 20
This seminar is completely FREE and legal to attend.
The Native Teachers' Union will be hosting a seminar in Daejeon at the KCTU HQ on June 20th from 2-4 PM.
During this seminar, they will discuss several key issues affecting migrant workers and teachers in Korea, including the urgent need for the enactment of a comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law, the abolition of the Letter of Release system, and the need for fair wage increases for teachers working in both public schools and private academies.
In addition to these presentations, they will hold a community discussion session where participants can share their experiences and perspectives. This conversation will focus on how teachers and migrant workers can collectively organize and advocate for the rights and protections we need in our workplaces, and how Korean law actually protects foreign workers.
The Native Teachers’ Union is a democratic, member-led organization run by and for native-speaking teachers in Korea. We operate under the umbrella of the Korean General Labor Union (KGLU), one of the country’s largest labor unions.
They especially welcome public school teachers, hagwon teachers, and other migrant workers to attend and participate. The public and free seminar will also be an opportunity to gather opinions, hear concerns, and build stronger connections within our community as we work together to improve working conditions and fight for equal rights.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kglu-native-teachers-union-seminar-daejeon-tickets-1985631257543
We provide legal support, collective bargaining power, educational workshops, and a strong community network. Members gain access to advice on visa issues, contract disputes, workplace discrimination, and labor rights as well as a united voice to push for policy changes that affect all foreign educators.
Our seminar schedule:
- 1:30– 2:00 PM – Welcome and pre-seminar networking
- 2:00– 2:55 PM – Presentations on key issues:
- The urgent need for a comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law in Korea
- Why the Letter of Release system must be abolished
- Fair wage increases for public school and hagwon teachers
- 3:00– 4:00 PM – Union Town Hall & Community discussion: Sharing experiences, organizing strategies, and building solidarity between teachers and migrant workers.
- 4:00 PM – Finishing up
Who should attend:
Public school teachers, hagwon teachers, migrant workers of all nationalities, and anyone interested in labor rights in Korea. Your voice matters, whether you’ve been here for ten years or ten days.
We look forward to seeing you in Daejeon!