IEU Speaks on the need for real wage growth for teachers and support staff

With inflation now outstripping wage growth – real incomes are once again going backwards.

After a brief period of recovery, education professionals can’t afford a return to the severe real wage cuts of recent years.

Read our full statement to learn how the IEU will campaign to ensure school staff are not left behind: IEU Speaks on the need for real wage growth for teachers and support staff

Union collective agreements continue to deliver better pay outcomes, but sustained action is needed to ensure wages keep up with inflation and help attract and retain a high-quality education workforce.