Green Left TV: NSW teachers say: 'Put students first!'

Peter Boyle
Gadigal Country/Sydney
July 4, 2012
Issue 
929
News
Video: NSW teachers say: Put students first! GreenLeftOnline/YouTube.

Teachers and public servants held a lunchtime protest outside the NSW government offices on July 3 to protest the O'Farrell Liberal-National government's attacks on public education and on public sector jobs.

Leaked documents show the Education Department will shed at least 2400 jobs over the next four years and slash by more than half its language and literacy programs for disadvantaged people. Other public sector jobs will be cut by more than the 10,000 announced in this year's budget on top of the 5000 announced last year.

Video by Peter Boyle/Green Left TV.

Economy
Education
Green Left
Green Left TV
Australia

Comments

Anonymous replied on

The education department is bloated and needs to be culled. The federation is run like university politics. Nothing to see here.

You need Green Left, and we need you!

Green Left is funded by contributions from readers and supporters. Help us reach our funding target.

Make a One-off Donation or choose from one of our Monthly Donation options.

Become a supporter to get the digital edition for $5 per month or the print edition for $10 per month. One-time payment options are available.

You can also call 1800 634 206 to make a donation or to become a supporter. Thank you.