Childcare workers will strike over pay

Early childhood educators from across Australia will walk off the job to demand better and equal pay.

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Childcare workers protest in Melbourne, August 7 2017. Source: SBS World News

Australia's early childhood educators will walk off the job on Tuesday March 27th, closing down some centres for an entire day.

Early childhood union, United Voice says the move comes as workers demand the government fund equal pay.

United Voice Assistant National Secretary Helen Gibbons told S-B-S Radio News .. an ad campaign is being launched tonight  to let people know why this action is needed.


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