New Zealand schools hit by 'mega-strike' as 50,000 teachers walk out

‘Overwhelmed’ staff are demanding more pay, more respect and better conditions

More than 50,000 primary and high school teachers have gone on strike in the biggest industrial action ever seen in New Zealand’s schools.

Since a Labour coalition government took power in late 2017, teachers have held three strikes calling for pay rises, better working conditions and more respect for their profession.

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from World news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2QxSrjV