Class warriors: The internal rebellion that stunned a giant union
The Australian Education Union’s membership voted 58 to 42 percent to reject a new pay deal on Friday, surprising union leadership after a unanimous endorsement in May. The rejection may trigger further school strikes, jeopardizing funding negotiations with the Commonwealth government, and complicating the union's support for the Labor Party in the upcoming elections.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 09:50 UTC
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