In which Ben learns that there is a lot of positive things going on in public education for educators from Patrick Judge (Secretary, Australian Education Union ACT Branch) Despite very serious social, economic and political factors in the sector.

We hear that teachers (and all workers) would benefit from a four day work week and that no matter how 'professional' people may think they are they need be in a union to be effective.

Episode recorded on 12 April 2023

Article mentioned https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/11/poor-discipline-in-australian-schools-among-factors-driving-teachers-away-oecd-warns

Ben's mike volume is a little low so apologies from Ben.