Thousands of teachers to take to streets, but demands far from clear
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Melbourne faces significant disruption as approximately 35,000 education workers prepare for a major street demonstration Thursday following the breakdown of salary negotiations with state authorities. The mass walkout represents growing frustration within the teaching profession over compensation and working conditions. Despite widespread support for industrial action, union leadership has yet to articulate unified demands, creating uncertainty about potential outcomes and duration of the protest movement.
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Thousands of teachers to take to streets, but demands far from clear
Up to 35,000 education staff are expected to march through Melbourne on Thursday after rejecting the government’s latest deal.
