#28 An educator's place is in the resistance (with Martel Menz)

Lisa couldn't join us this week, so instead Leanne and Liam have a chat with the wonderful Martel Menz about unions, campaigns and educators. What is the role of unions in supporting professional recognition of the work educators do, and should educators be more involved?

Martel Menz on Twitter
United Voice
Australian Education Union
Independent Education Union

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