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EDUCATION
Fix this textJOURMAL OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES TEACHERS FEDERATION
Fix this textAgreement No. PP255003 00104
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Fix this textSupport still strong for campaign
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Fix this textThe strong support for the union
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Fix this textThe resolution noted nine areas in
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Fix this textThe salaries dispute was the sub-
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Fix this textOn April 26, the Department of
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Fix this textbrought back some minor changes
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Fix this text• the DET’s attempt to impose
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Fix this textOn April 27, DET indicated it was
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Fix this textThe meeting which Deputy
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Fix this textEight more Labor seats targeted
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Fix this textThe eight new seats are in addi-
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Fix this textClarence and South Coast
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Fix this textPut the pressure on local MPs in marginal seats ...(clockwise from top left )
Fix this textRyde MP John Watkins, Kogarah MP Cherie Burton, Blue Mountains MP
Fix this textBob Debus, Menai MP Alison Megarrity, Strathfield MP Paul Whelan, Keira
Fix this textMP David Campbell, Maitland MP John Price, Georges River MP Kevin
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Fix this textthis dispute. This is also borne out
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Fix this textIt has not realised that to pay
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Fix this textBarry Johnson
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Fix this textFacing the future
Fix this textFederation Executive met on May 9 to draft the recommendation to the
Fix this textMay 13 Council meeting. Listening to Sue Simpson (back to camera) report
Fix this textare, from left, Kathy Deacon, Nola Edsall, Steve Player, Bob Treasure and
Fix this textGarry Grant. Full details of Executive members as well as Officers, how
Fix this textthey are elected and when they can vote are, as ever, on page2.
Fix this textFrom Mudgee to
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Fix this textStriking teachers made the most of the opportunity to put the pressure on
Fix this textpoliticians. Outside the gates of Parliament House, Maureen Davis, Jason
Fix this textMcGrath, Des Moore, Lea Poustie, Debbie Westacott and Bob Hall prepare
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Fix this textIt's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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