Secondary School Teacher Strikes w/ Camilla Highfield: 20 June, 2023
Secondary School Teacher Strikes w/ Camilla Highfield: 20 June, 2023
Secondary School Teacher Strikes w/ Camilla Highfield: 20 June, 2023Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Last week, secondary school teacher strikes resumed after the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) voted to decline a pay offer from the Ministry of Education. Bargaining continues amongst PPTA and the Ministry of Education, as many parents and students alike have joined in on protests in hopes to return to the classroom.
Camilla Highfield is the Deputy Dean for the University of Auckland Faculty of Education and Social Work. Wire producer Rosetta spoke with Camilla about where she thinks the strikes are going, why they're important, and what change our teachers need to feel more supported.