NZEI Te Riu Roa sent a new Government offer to teachers yesterday, which they are voting on over the weekend and through till Monday night.
Paeone Goonan, a resource teacher of learning and behaviour and primary teacher negotiation team lead, says that NZEI Te Riu Roa sent the offer out swiftly on Friday afternoon as members are keen for swift and efficient bargaining.
“We’ve asked members to indicate whether they want to accept the offer and go back to the table to finalise it or reject the offer and move to a vote on strike action."
Ms Goonan says that members are being asked to consider if the offer fairly values their work, supports them and their students’ needs, and acknowledges the role of Te Tiriti in the education system.
“We will go back into bargaining next week with a clear mandate either way from our members.”
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