The union representing teachers and support staff in Queensland non-government schools stands united with Queensland Teachers' Union members (QTU) as they take strike action tomorrow (Wednesday, 6 August) in support of better wages and working conditions.
Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said because IEU members were not party to the state sector negotiations, they cannot participate in Wednesday's strike action.
"While IEU members cannot strike on Wednesday, our members fully support the QTU member action in pursuit of greater professional recognition and respect," Mr Burke said.
"IEU members share the same unwavering commitment to ensuring professional wages and conditions for the teaching profession.
"IEU members understand state sector wage outcomes affect the broader education profession, including in non-government schools.
"This week IEU members at over 1200 non-government schools and early childhood education centres in Queensland are meeting to pass resolutions of support for QTU members and their strike action.
"When QTU members take action to protect the future of education in Queensland, IEU members will always stand united alongside them," Mr Burke said.
