20,000 Teachers Strike as Victoria Pay Talks Stall, More Walkouts Planned
Negotiations between the Victorian government and the Australian Education Union have broken down after 20,000 teachers went on strike, demanding a 35% pay rise over three years. With no talks scheduled and further strikes planned, HR leaders can draw lessons on managing internal union factions, preventing work stoppages, and designing competitive public‑sector compensation packages.
Source: theage.com.au · brisbanetimes.com.au