Branxton Preschool among Hunter early learning centres to strike for better pay

Nick Bielby
Updated September 5 2017 - 3:27pm, first published 3:00pm
Branxton Preschool early childhood educators will take industrial action on Thursday, as part of a nationwide effort to boost conditions for employees in the industry. Preschool director Natalie Caslick with William Franklin (back row), Lachlan Milgate, Ella Hepplewhite, Harry White and Emily Tickner. Picture: Supplied
Branxton Preschool early childhood educators will take industrial action on Thursday, as part of a nationwide effort to boost conditions for employees in the industry. Preschool director Natalie Caslick with William Franklin (back row), Lachlan Milgate, Ella Hepplewhite, Harry White and Emily Tickner. Picture: Supplied

Preschools and early learning centres are missing out on attracting “high quality educators” because wages in the profession are so low, a veteran of the industry says.

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Nick Bielby

Nick Bielby

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Nick Bielby is a crime reporter who has been with the Newcastle Herald since 2017.

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