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Bargaining bid will help childhood sector retain staff – The Canberra Times

Tue, 06/06/2023 - 12:14

Unions representing workers at 20 different early childhood education employers across NSW, the ACT and Victoria on Tuesday lodged an application in the Fair Work Commission.

The action has the backing of groups including the Australian Education Union, Australian Childcare Alliance, Independent Education Union of Australia, Community Childcare Association and The Parenthood.

United Workers Union early education director Helen Gibbons said it was the first step towards a 25 per cent pay increase and improved conditions.

Bargaining bid will help childhood sector retain staff