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Monday, 18 December 2023
Education union challenges statements
THE Independent Education Union (IEU) challenges statements from Catholic and independent school employers suggesting that teacher and staff salary increases are the sole reason for school fee hikes. The IEU contends that fees rise due to multiple factors like government funding changes, building costs, maintenance, insurance, and inflation. The union argues that teacher salaries, stagnant for over a decade, are affordable for employers, and it criticises blaming staff for fee increases without recognizing broader cost elements. IEU emphasises the crucial role of teachers and warns against undermining the parent-teacher relationship.
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