Some 18,000 teachers and support staff from 540 Catholic diocesan schools in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are preparing to strike for 24-hours over pay and conditions.
The Independent Education Union says its members will stop work on Friday to march at 10 rallies throughout NSW and the ACT.
It’s the first full-day stoppage by Catholic school teachers in 18 years.
The union wants a pay increase of 10 to 15 per cent over two years, less paperwork, more pupil-free time for planning and an end to staff shortages.
The industrial action follows a 24-hour strike three weeks ago by public school teachers in NSW….