Andrew of Perth, Comment 6 of 6, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want to quit, Martina Simos, Perth Now, 5 April 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/why-our-teachers-want-to-leave/comments-e6frg15u-1226033697211 Historical link preserved from the original page.

Are West Australian teachers' union officials seconded from the WA Education Department? Are they afraid to 'rock the boat' because they know that they will have to go back to work in the WA Ed Dept? Historical link preserved from the original page.

There is a problem with West Australian students assaulting teachers. Historical link preserved from the original page.

But what about the systemic abuse and bullying of some WA teachers / administrators?

Haven't some WA Ed Dept employees lodge complaints to the Human Rights Commission, Workcover, Ombudsman and the IRC?

And i

s there any point in WA teachers joining a union?

What do they do for you?

Aren't they an extended arm of the WA Ed Dept?

Aren't union officials seconded from the WA Ed Dept anyway?

Aren't the union officials afraid to rock the boat coz they have to return to the WA Ed Dept after their union tenure elapases?