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Thirty-five thousand teachers in Victoria are set to strike Thursday in a massive 24-hour walkout over a rejected pay offer — a 28.3% raise over four years deemed insufficient by the Australian Education Union, which demands a 35% bump to keep up with inflation. The dispute extends beyond salary, touching on underfunded schools, poor working conditions, and stagnant starting salaries compared to other states. Tens of thousands will rally in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, while schools scramble to manage disruptions — some canceling classes. The government insists their offer would make Victorian teachers the highest paid nationally, urging the union to call off the strike to protect students and families. But educators argue that inadequate resources and stress leave directly harm student learning — making this strike a battle over the very quality of education itself.

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