Queensland teachers strike for first time since 2009
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Teachers across Queensland will skip work tomorrow after the union called their first strike since 2009, demanding improved pay and better working conditions.
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- Queensland teachers are striking for the first time since 2009, impacting public schools statewide.
- Teachers are demanding better pay, improved conditions, and addressing staff shortages and safety. 7s
- The state government has offered a 3% pay rise, then 2.5% for the following two years. 21s
- Most Queenslanders support higher pay for teachers, according to reports. 29s
- Classes will likely be disrupted, but students who attend school will still be supervised. 33s