The process of negotiating wage increases through collective or enterprise bargaining has been in place since the ACTU, under Bob Hawke, signed the Accord in the 1990s.
One hundred and thirty years from its creation, the QTU has developed and renews itself as a powerful voice for teachers and principals on both professional and industrial issues, and for public education and its students.
During EB campaigns, we hear a lot of statements like: “I’m not worried about salary, I’ll be happy if you do something about …”. Why does this become the refrain?