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Historic strikes to save our essential public services
Aotearoa New Zealand will witness historic events next Thursday when more than 100,000 essential workers take part in strikes around the country to call on the Coalition…
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Hundreds of principals sign open letter urging Education Minister to pause curriculum rollout
More than 650 primary and area school principals have published an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford today, urging her to pause all current curriculum rollout…
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NZEI Te Riu Roa area school teachers to join historic strike on October 23
Area school teachers, who are members of NZEI Te Riu Roa, have voted to go on strike on October 23, growing the number of public service workers walking off the job that day.
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A third of early childhood teachers considering leaving sector – report
A third of early childhood educators say they have frequently considered leaving the sector during the past six months.
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Principals protest lack of offer by disengaging with education roadshow
Hundreds of principals say they won’t engage with the Minister of Education’s Curriculum Roadshow For Leaders until they receive a collective agreement offer.
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Historic first: Educators band together to strike as Government refuses to address issues
In a historic first, primary school teachers, primary principals, school support staff and Ministry of Education specialist staff will all strike together on 23 October to urge…
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Early childhood teachers fight to keep pay parity
Early childhood education leaders are calling for the Government to retain pay parity in an open letter to be delivered on Friday.
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Primary teachers reject Government offer, to vote on strike
Primary school teachers have rejected the Government’s latest collective agreement offer, saying it failed to meet cost of living pressures or deliver the support they and their…
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New teacher offer out with union members to accept or reject
NZEI Te Riu Roa sent a new Government offer to teachers on Friday, which they are voting on over the weekend and through till Monday night.