Victorian teachers’ strike reflects a crisis decades in the making

On Tuesday, 35,000 Victorian government school teachers, principals, and support workers rallied in Melbourne, marking the first strike in 13 years. The protest highlighted longstanding grievances over poor pay and funding, with educators expressing anger over a $15,000 pay gap with New South Wales counterparts. Activist Lucy Honan noted that the strike reflects deeper frustrations beyond current wage negotiations.

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