Garbage collectors and teachers plan strike action for budget week

Melbourne council workers and Victorian teachers will strike during budget week on May 5, impacting garbage collection and school report card procedures. The Australian Services Union demands a 10 percent pay rise for council workers, who have seen real pay declines of up to 12 percent since 2021. Teachers seek a 35 percent increase over four years amid ongoing disputes.

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