Thousands of Victorian Teachers Strike Over Pay and Workload, First Time in 13 Years

Thousands of teachers, principals, and support staff in Victoria are striking after a 98% vote by the Australian Education Union, marking the first such action in 13 years. This strike underscores long-standing grievances about low pay and excessive workloads amid Victoria's education reputation. The strike will impact up to 500 schools, with negotiations and government responses expected to unfold in the coming weeks.