Private school teachers in Melbourne, Australia, vote to strike for the first time

Staff at a Melbourne private college, which enrolls over 2,000 students, have voted to implement work bans starting September 8, 2026, and to conduct a four-hour walk-off on September 17, 2026. This action follows six months of failed negotiations where staff rejected a 14 percent pay rise over three years, demanding a 37 percent increase and a $5,000 annual healthcare allowance.