November 15 - a claytons strike

Our illustrious union the AEU is calling on its members to march up and down Swanston Street on November 15 to protest the impending IR laws to be passed by the Federal Government. These laws could have serious implications fo rthe employment conditions for teachers and TAFEys like me - the greatedst fear I have is that there will be differentiations in working conditions and pay across teaching staff. I just dont see how this will mean better education. It certainly will not result in more harmonious working environments. To save us $$$ our nice HR dept has been issued with directives from Industrial Relations Victoria to allow staff to take the day as leave, NAPD (the great unkowable condition enjoyed by some exploited by others) so long as there is "no disruption". So if I march wil there be disruption? mmmmm