Anne Tolley

16 March, 2011

Minister welcomes pay agreement

Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the decision by the secondary teachers� union, PPTA, to agree a new pay settlement.

�This settlement, subject to ratification by members, is fantastic news for students, parents and schools,� says Mrs Tolley.

�It removes the threat of further industrial action, which has caused disruption for families.

�I also want to congratulate the bargaining team at the Ministry of Education and the union negotiators for all their efforts.

�Secondary schools will now be able to concentrate on lifting achievement and getting great results for our young people.�