[Greens-Media] Biggest strike for education in the history of Victoria - Pennicuik

[Amanda.Sharp at parliament.vic.gov.au]

Biggest strike for education in the history of Victoria

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Today Victorian teachers were joined by librarians, administrative staff 
and IT technicians in the biggest education strike in the history of 
Victoria. 

"Congratulations to all the teachers, principals and support staff for 
their massive show of support for the future of education in Victoria," 
Greens spokesperson for Education, Sue Pennicuik MP said today.

"The Baillieu government promised that Victorian teachers would be the 
highest paid in Australia, but instead is offering them a paltry 2.5 per 
cent pay rise. Victorian teachers remain the lowest paid in the country, 
and Victorian schools remained the lowest resourced in the country.
 
"Teachers want a 30 per cent pay rise over three years; reductions in 
class sizes; and a reduction in the very high number -- almost one-half -- 
of starting teachers who are on contracts," she said.
 
"These requests need to be addressed to make our teachers the best paid, 
as promised by the Baillieu government, and to make the profession 
attractive to new teachers and graduates. 

"Performance pay is divisive and unproven, and it is contrary to the 
approach that we need in schools of teachers working in teams to get the 
best outcomes for students and for schools. 

"The Greens are supporting the actions of the teachers in seeking to 
improve their pay and conditions," Ms Pennicuik said.

Further comment:  Sue Pennicuik   0409 055 875 / 03 9530 8399


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