Articles for category: Politics

Investing in the future

New principals’ success is everyone’s responsibility

PPTA Te Wehengarua agrees on arbitration process – industrial action called off

Secondary teachers will enter arbitration process but need government commitment

PPTA executive to consider facilitator’s recommendations on dispute

Secondary teachers reject collective agreement offers

Latest Ministry offer still below cost of living increase

“We have told the Ministry since negotiations began almost a year ago that secondary teachers need a pay increase that matches the cost of living. Unfortunately, this offer is below that, and over the term of the agreement represents a reduction in real terms,” says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua acting president. “It’s clear more ...

Secondary teachers to vote on collective agreement offer

Standing up for public education

Celebrating our differences