Threat of strike action looms for Qld Catholic schools

By EducationHQ News Team
Published November 1, 2019

More than 7000 Catholic school teachers in Queensland will start work bans next week, affecting 195 schools.

Work bans will start next week at Catholic schools throughout Queensland.

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Threat of strike action looms for Qld Catholic schools

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