Victorian state school teachers and educators will hold a second major strike on Thursday after union members rejected the government's latest pay offer, citing excessive workloads and insufficient funding. The action follows a previous strike in March and will disrupt classes statewide.
BBC staff are angered by a 1% pay rise offer, significantly below inflation, amidst plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs over three years. Unions have rejected the offer, and industrial action, including potential strikes, is being considered.
The Native English Speaking Teachers’ Association in Hong Kong warns that a new flexible pay scheme, decoupling salary from years of service, risks attracting lower-quality recruits and diminishing English education standards. Experienced teachers face contract non-renewals, and the scheme's instability may deter educators from settling in Hong Kong.
Kakao Pay will waive payment fees for new small business merchants until the end of the year. Businesses with annual sales under 500 million won that register by July 30 will benefit from the fee exemption on Kakao Pay Money transactions.
