the language was changed to Japanese previously. Berlitz also promised to disclose more financial information to the union. The company also agreed to pay a base-up raise to current union members plus a lump sum bonus to the union. In 2010, employees of Berlitz language centers in Germany experienced a major labor conflict, as management planned to lay off nearly 70 contract teachers in order to economize with a staff of freelancers. See also Language education References External links Second Language Testing, Inc. Homepage Corporations: The Language Merchants, June. 21, 1963, TIME Benesse Companies based in Princeton, New Jersey Education companies established in 1878 Schools of English as a second or foreign language