"Victorian teachers are poised to go on strike ahead of the state election, after rejecting a massive pay deal offered by the Labor government. The proposed agreement, touted as a significant improvement to teachers' salaries, was voted down by the Australian Education Union (AEU) in a surprise move that has sent shockwaves through the education sector. The AEU had been negotiating with the government for months, and the deal was seen as a major concession from the government, which had initially offered a much smaller increase. The rejection of the deal has raised questions about the future of the state's education system and the potential for industrial action in the lead-up to the election."
Pre-election strikes loom as Vic teachers reject Labor’s huge pay deal AFR
