Build a stronger teacher union: fair pay, manageable workload, real support!

Build a stronger teacher union: fair pay, manageable workload, real support! — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.

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We call on Parliament to strengthen teacher unions, fund fair pay rises, reduce excessive workloads, and recognise unpaid marking and planning hours. Teachers’ free time is consumed by work with no compensation. Either raise pay or trial a four-day week.

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Teachers are overworked and underpaid with excessive workloads extending far beyond school hours. Marking, planning, and admin regularly consume evenings and weekends with no extra pay. Teacher unions must become stronger and refocus on protecting teachers pay, time and wellbeing. Parliament must fund fair pay rises, reduce unnecessary workload demands and recognise unpaid labour. If workloads cannot be reduced, teachers deserve higher pay or a four-day working week to protect work life balance.

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