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Victoria: if people knew what was going on in Victorian schools, many would be shocked at the conditions under which some teachers work day in, day out.
Teachers endure unsafe working conditions in many Victorian schools.
The Minister says she "takes teacher well being very seriously".
Somehow, I don't think some of the teachers at Werribee and other schools would agree.
The Opposition claims that John Brumby "doesn't care about teachers".
I think Martin Dixon is correct.
Teachers have long memories and will remember the Kennett era.
Labor have had 11 YEARS to address the failings of the Kennett government with respect to education.
The results?
Spin, and more spin but no progress.
When are teachers going to get good working conditions?
If they knew what was going on in schools, many other workers would be shocked at the conditions under which some teachers work day in day out.
For example, poorly heated class rooms in winter, no air conditioning in summer, disgraceful toilet facilities, poorly maintained buildings and cramped offices.