ACT teachers warn of Term 4 strike unless pay deal improves
ACT teachers held rolling strikes and warned of Term 4 strikes if pay offers don't improve enough.
Teachers in the ACT walked out on Tuesday as part of week-long rolling strikes, demanding better pay and conditions. The Australian Education Union said a new offer should arrive in coming weeks.
Members warned it must be strong enough or full-day strikes will happen in Term 4. Teachers described chronic understaffing.
Classes get combined, leaving 100 students with two teachers in a library with little real teaching. College teacher Andrew Hirschfeld is in his second year.
He said teacher concerns go unheard by the Education Directorate. High school teacher Lauren Bingley said students lose drive when classes combine too often, missing important learning.
The Education Minister said the government was working to resolve bargaining quickly.
- October 21
- Strike date
- Andrew Hirschfeld, Narrabundah College
- College teacher
- Three, knocked down in 2016
- Buildings demolished
- Two, for only 20 food tech students
- Unneeded kitchens
Why it mattersIf teachers strike in Term 4, students lose school time. The outcome shows whether the government values the profession enough to keep experienced staff.
AustraliaACT school students and families face disruption risk; ongoing teacher shortages mean under-resourced classrooms and combined classes affecting learning now.
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