Thousands of childcare workers across Australia are set to strike on July 15, 2026, after union members voted for mass industrial action over the government’s refusal to extend a 15% pay increase. Parents are warned of widespread disruption, with over 20,000 educators from 1,000 centres expected to walk off the job.

Early childhood education services across Victoria have been significantly disrupted as educators stage a widespread strike on Tuesday, 16th September. The industrial action follows a prolonged 15-month negotiation period during which the Victorian state government has failed to present a pay offer to educators.

United Workers Union are once again calling all Educators to shut down the sector on the 8th of March, International Women's Day due to wage issues.