Maitland Catholic school teachers and staff are celebrating a major development in a hard-fought dispute with their employers.
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After more than a year of tough negotiations, members of the Independent Education Union achieved a major breakthrough, with teachers to receive pay increases consistent with the government sector and maintaining the right to a 30-minute lunch break.
Professional development will also be offered as part of the win.
Working conditions, including existing class sizes, will also be maintained.
“This result was achieved by the members’ determination to stick up for quality education,” IEU general secretary John Quessy said.
“It’s a testimony to members’ solidarity in the face of a very difficult campaign.
“We have come a long way the last 380 days during a campaign built around recognising the work teachers and support staff do, respecting their professionalism and rewarding them for it.
“This result shows the unwavering resolve of the IEU membership.”
The union is working on the details of an enterprise agreement that will be presented to members for final approval as soon as possible.