Victoria's school teachers are set to become the highest-paid in the country after a year-long negotiation between the Australian Education Union (AEU) and the state government came to a close. Following a rank-and-file revolt, the AEU's members have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the latest pay and conditions offer, with 79% supporting the deal. The agreement, which will see total pay rises of between 28.3% and 32.4% over four years, is a significant boost for educators in Victoria, who will also receive a one-time $2,000 bonus. The outcome marks a major victory for the union, which had threatened to go on strike earlier this week, but has now called off the planned industrial action.
Salaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file revolt within the Australian Education UnionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s school teachers are to become the highest paid in the country, after accepting the state government’s latest pay and conditions offer after a year-long bargaining process.Australian Education Union (AEU) members voted 79% in favour of the offer on Monday, which will deliver total pay rises of between 28.3% and 32.4% over four years, plus a $2,000 bonus at the start of the agreement. The union also confirmed a planned strike will not go ahead on Wednesday. Continue reading...
