{"id":8732,"date":"2026-05-05T17:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/u4unity.eu\/?page_id=8732"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:39:32","slug":"language-teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/u4unity.eu\/en\/language-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>U4U supports the demands of language teachers. They are also entitled to fair pay and decent working conditions!<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Language teachers play a vital role in the professional development of civil servants and other staff in the European public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a multicultural and multilingual environment, their training directly drives professional effectiveness. It enables staff to carry out their duties competently, flexibly and with an open mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the Staff Regulations of European civil servants make their role indispensable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proficiency in a third language is required for the first promotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also required for contract staff in function group 4 to obtain a permanent contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, without them, there is no prospect of career progression or contract extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unacceptable job insecurity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, these training courses are delivered by trainers who are hired as private contractors via training companies that are selected through calls for tenders by the European institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The situation facing these teachers is worrying<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 An average gross hourly rate of between \u20ac28 and \u20ac35 (sometimes \u20ac45 in Luxembourg), which covers not only the lesson itself, but also preparation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 No social security contributions are covered (sickness, pension or accident).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 No payment for leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 No compensation for periods without lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even worse, payment for hours worked is made after the 20^(th) of the following month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;These practices undermine the work of these highly qualified professionals, who contribute directly to the quality of European public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This situation cannot continue. We therefore demand<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>In the short term<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission must include binding clauses in calls for tenders that guarantee fair remuneration for all work performed, including teaching, preparation and follow-up, as well as decent social provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>In the medium term<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission must integrate these teachers as permanent contract staff within an inter-institutional training body in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; stabilise teaching teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; develop modules tailored to institutional realities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; enhance the quality and consistency of language and cultural training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, we also call for the reinstatement of teachers who have left or been excluded from the service due to the poor conditions offered to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By supporting this call, we are defending not only our teachers, but also the quality of the European public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>To sign the petition, please provide your surname, first name, and work email address<\/em>. Sign <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eusurvey\/runner\/touchepasamonprof\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/u4unity.eu\/link\/le-link-n118\/#link118_4\">See this article in the Link n\u00b0118<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U4U supports the demands of language teachers. 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