It seems to be that Silverboy is fundamentally wrong in his attempt to present an argument. If a school presents a contract that is unworthy or draconian then simply they are not going to attract overseas teachers. This in itself will be a motivator for change, not the ranting of a blog poster.

You're wrong.There are always those who haven't done their homework and will sign contracts that compromise their employment rights.Information is useful re what a fair contract should contain.And there's a STANDARD VERSION here that is used by many educational establishments,including privately run ones.It's very fair indeed to both parties.Said information is very helpful to would-be FT's.Silverboy has highlighted what a fair contract should contain - very useful indeed,both for newbires an old hand here!

This is why more often than not overseas teachers come to China and before long they are stabbing their contract with their finger to get what they want; when their approach ought to be an attempt to work on establishing a relationship first and then asking for something.

Wrong again!Most louwai are more than happy with the contract they're offered.That's because it's a fair one in their eyes,unlike SFLS's 'offering'.