NZEI disappointed with initial Ministry pay offer

By Danielle Kutchel
Published June 8, 2018

Teachers’ union NZEI Te Riu Roa has reacted with disappointment to an initial pay offer from the Ministry of Education.

According to NZEI, on Wednesday the Ministry offered around 86 per cent of teachers about 2.2-2.6 per cent ...

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NZEI disappointed with initial Ministry pay offer

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