Strike to Go Ahead as Teachers Reject Revised Pay Offer

Teachers across the state have voted down the government’s latest pay offer, meaning the planned strike will proceed.

What Happened

The revised offer — which included a phased pay increase and changes to workload conditions — was put to union members over the past week. The vote came back decisively against it, with a strong majority rejecting the terms.

Union leadership confirmed the result this afternoon, stating the offer simply didn’t go far enough on either pay or the key workload grievances that have been driving industrial action for months.

The Offer

The government had pitched a multi-year deal with backdated increases and some承诺 on administrative burden reduction. But the union’s position has been consistent: without binding class-size caps and meaningful reductions to non-teaching hours, no deal.

What Happens Next

The strike will go ahead as scheduled. Schools will close or operate on reduced hours, with parents advised to make alternative arrangements.

Both sides have left the door open to further talks, but no new meetings have been confirmed. The government has warned the strike will disrupt exams and end-of-term scheduling.

The Bottom Line

The offer was rejected because it didn’t address the core issues. Teachers say they’re done accepting piecemeal deals. The government says it can’t afford more. The strike will test who blinks first.