TAFE teachers have been campaigning for improved salary and conditions for nearly 3 years, and have now finally won a new agreement.
Under the new agreement, for every hour of teaching TAFE teachers will have 45 minutes of planning time, up from the current 30 minutes. In-class assessments will now also be counted as teaching. Both measures will allow TAFE teachers more time to deliver quality teaching and learning and to support their students.
AEU Victorian Branch President Justin Mullaly said the agreement was a great outcome for TAFE teachers after taking industrial action and campaigning for a new deal for more than two-and-a-half years.
“This is a massive win for Victorian TAFE teachers, who have tirelessly campaigned for improved salaries and conditions for nearly three years,” Mr 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.