Australia: Teachers, nurses demand pay rise as others fear job losses

by E Wayne Ross on May 5, 2009

Courier Mail: Teachers, nurses demand pay rise as others fear job losses

JOB loss fears amid the recession and the fight for better pay for teachers and nurses are set to dominate today’s Labour Day march in Brisbane.

Teachers will lead the marches in Brisbane and regional centres to launch a national advertising campaign over state pay levels and in recognition of the 120th anniversary of the Queensland Teachers Union.