Australia: More than 25,000 state school teachers to go on strike

by E Wayne Ross on February 11, 2008

Herald Sun: More than 25,000 state school teachers to go on strike

THE State Government could build a new primary school or hire 250 extra teachers with the $9.67 million it will save by not paying striking teachers.

On Thursday, more than 25,000 state school teachers demanding better pay and conditions are expected to walk off the job for the second time in three months. More than 10,000 will rally at Vodafone Arena before marching to Parliament.