Victorian teachers reject 17 per cent pay rise as statewide strike looms
The state government has offered teachers a 17 per cent pay rise over four years in an attempt to avoid next week's 24 hour statewide strike.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest on the Victorian teachers pay offer:
- The Australian Education Union (AEU) has rejected the Victorian government’s latest offer, which proposed a 17% pay rise over four years, and has signalled further industrial action. This followed a statewide plan for a 24-hour strike and ongoing negotiations over pay, workload, and staffing levels.[1][3][5]
- Reports indicate the push from the union is for around a 35% pay increase over three years, plus demands on working conditions such as planning time, class sizes, and time-in-lieu provisions. The government argues the 17% offer is a significant concession and open to further talks, while defending Victorian teachers’ relative pay position.[5][1]
- Public coverage notes that large-scale disruption occurred earlier in the term, including hundreds of schools closing and tens of thousands of teachers and staff participating in protests or strikes. The situation remains dynamic, with schedules and actions subject to union ballots and ministerial responses.[3][9]
Key sources you can check for the most current developments:
- ABC News: coverage of the rejected pay offer and strike plans.[1]
- 7NEWS: ongoing updates on strikes and union responses.[9][3]
- Farrago Magazine / university outlets: summaries of strike timelines and union demands.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest articles and summarize any new developments, or track any upcoming vote results from the union.