TAFE teachers at the Gordon in Geelong are set for a raise after a new pay deal was struck with teachers for the state.
The deal will see an increase of 21 per cent across the next four years.
“This is a massive win for Victorian TAFE teachers, who have tirelessly campaigned for improved salaries and conditions for nearly three years,” AEU Victorian Branch President Justin Mullaly said.
“Victorian TAFE teachers have been overworked and underpaid for far too long, leading to burnout and teachers leaving our TAFEs.
“This new agreement recognises the critical role TAFE teachers play in the community and acknowledges their contribution to Victoria’s economy, particularly within regional communities where TAFE provides significant vocational pathways for students.”
Pay will rise 14 per cent over the first 14 months of the new deal, and will be backdated to November of last year.
The previous pay dispute had seen teachers walk off the job on multiple occasions in the fight for better pay.
