It's time to Shut Down the Sector!
Days to go!
Educators are sick of being stuck!
Educators are leaving the sector in record numbers every week, due to burn-out, workload and low pay. Centres across the country are having to limit enrolments, close rooms and cancel staff leave. Children and families – including our own – are suffering due to the strain.
Educators have had enough!
That’s why this Early Childhood Educators Day, educators are going to SHUT DOWN THE SECTOR!
We need to make sure the new Albanese Government listens to educators, to reform the sector for good.
United Workers Union members are calling for the federal government to urgently outline a plan and timeline to deliver on 3 key priorities:
1 Give us a reason to stay and pay us what we’re worth.
2 Value early learning as part of the education system, just as important as schools.
3 Put children before profit.
This is our chance to tell the Federal Government to respect educators and commit to a plan to fix the early education sector!
On September 7, union members everywhere are going to shut down and take action around the country!
QLD Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| Brisbane | Gathering from 2.30 for a 3pm start | Queens Gardens, CBD |
| Townsville | 3pm | Charles St Oval |
| Mackay | 3pm | Location TBC |
| Hervey Bay | 3pm | Dayman Park |
NSW Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| Gathering from 2.30 for a 3pm start | Rally at Martin Place, to march to 1 Bligh | |
| Newcastle | 3pm | Bar Beach |
| Albury | 3pm | QEII Square |
| Bathurst | 3pm | Location TBC |
ACT Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| Canberra | Family friendly event from 11:30am Rally from 3:30pm | Parliament House Lawns |
VIC Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| Melbourne | Gathering from 2.30 for a 3pm start | Rally at Fed Square, to march to Trades Hall |
| Bendigo | Gathering from 2.30 for a 3pm start | Location TBC |
NT Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| Darwin | Time TBC | Location TBC |
WA Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| 1pm AWST | Perth Cultural Centre |
SA Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| 3pm ACST | Gather at SA Parliament House, to march to Elders Park |
TAS Rallies – Register here! | Time (all times in local time zones) | Location |
| 3pm | Location TBC |
To find out about travel arrangements that are available, email bigsteps@unitedworkers.org.au and let us know where you are coming from.
If you live in a regional area too far to travel to a rally nearby, why not plan a local action in your area?
Check out Early Educators United to chat to other educators about what they are planning to do on September 7! And make sure to share photos of your event on the day!