Hundreds of early childhood kaiako (teachers) and kaimahi (staff) are expected to meet around Aotearoa this week, calling on their MPs and communities to help protect their sector from future Government cuts and further deregulation.
Hosted and run by NZEI Te Riu Roa members, the union meetings are open to community and will address key concerns such as the importance of keeping the pay parity scheme for early childhood teachers.
Members will ask MPs to pledge to protect, value, and respect the mahi of all those who work in early childhood and the tamariki they care for.
Early childhood kaiako and kaimahi have repeatedly voiced fears about the Government’s current agenda – putting the needs of business ahead of the needs of tamariki.
Meetings run until Friday 24 May.
Note to editors:
Meetings of note in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Whanganui-a-Tara:
Tuesday 14 May, 4pm-5pm, Mt Roskill, Auckland
Wednesday 15 May, 4pm-5pm, Thorndon, Wellington
Up to 100 are expected at each event, with a mix of MPs from major parties attending. Union members will be available for interview. Photo opportunities with MPs during pledge signing and members with custom-made giant photo frames.
Recent media releases
-
Downgrading Te Tiriti in Education Act threatens learner success, NZEI Te Riu Roa warns
NZEI Te Riu Roa says the government must heed the Waitangi Tribunal’s urgent recommendation to immediately pause its proposal to repeal and downgrade Te Tiriti o Waitangi…
-
Teacher voice critical in developing national guidance on AI in education
NZEI Te Riu Roa says teachers need a seat at the table in developing proposed national guidance on AI use in education.
-
NZEI Te Riu Roa raises concerns over representation on new Teaching Standards Advisory Group
Appointing no current classroom teachers to a newly formed Teaching Standards Expert Advisory Group (EAG) is a serious gap, NZEI Te Riu Roa says.