1 Jun 2023

Strike action resumes as PPTA rejects government pay offer

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 1 June 2023
A child holds a placard in support of striking teachers outside Selwyn College in Auckland on Wednesday, 29 March.

A child holds a placard in support of striking teachers outside Selwyn College in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine

Strike action will resume today after the secondary school teachers' union rejected a revised pay offer from the government.

Teachers will refuse to take year twelve classes today, with further action planed for June 6 and 8.

The latest pay offer included a lump sum of $4500 and pay rises totalling between 11 to 15.5% by the end of 2024.

The Post Primary Teachers' Association acting president, Chris Abercrombe, spoke to Corin Dann this morning.