Teachers and School Services Officers (SSOs) at Clovelly Park Primary stood together last Thursday to protest against the Rann Government's proposed funding model. Sub-branch Secretary Jennie-Marie Gorman said that AEU members and other staff at the school took part in a range of actions.
"Teachers supported our SSOs by encouraging them to only work their paid hours, to take their breaks and to not take work home with them."
The activities were not confined to Thursday, AEU members and supporters took action for most of the week.
"On Tuesday all staff were encouraged to wear purple as a sign of support and on the rally day all staff were asked to wear red. On Wednesday AEU members handed out leaflets about the EB and how it affects the SSO’s. On Thursday, five SSOs and five teachers from our site attended the protest at Parliament", says Jennie-Marie.
Jennie-Marie says it was great to have such strong suppport from non-SSOs at the site.
"Overall I think that the week brought our staff together with a common cause and a united front".
The Government's proposed funding model will see cuts to hours and jobs for SSOs who are crucial to the operation of our public schools.
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