Unionism in Their Blood: The Prichard Family and the IEU
While preparing an article on IEU families for our professional journal IE, we came to appreciate the significant contribution the Prichard family has made to education, our union, and the broader union movement.
Union women rise
Hobart has again hosted the Tasmanian edition of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project, bringing union women together to build skills, share experiences, and strengthen their role in shaping our movement.
The Age reports on Victorian Catholic bargaining
Another wake-up call for Victorian Catholic employers, as The Age reports on our Log of Claims and on the powerful statement by Victorian Catholic Principals’ Council backing the push for single-interest bargaining.
Principals back IEU call for fair bargaining rights in Catholic school negotiations
Victoria’s IEU Principals’ Council says staff in Catholic schools “deserve the same fair bargaining rights enjoyed by workers in every other education sector and every other state”.
Catholic employers should heed their own guidelines
Every guiding principle of industrial relations for Catholic organisations is laid out in the publication Good Works: The Catholic Church as an Employer in Australia.
ACTU sets tax, housing reform agenda for Economic Reform Roundtable
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says reforms to housing policy and taxation are essential to creating a fairer and more productive Australia.
IEU releases Log of Claims for Catholic school sector
The process of securing a new Agreement for staff in Victorian Catholic schools passed a significant milestone on Friday, with the IEU releasing its Log of Claims to members for feedback and suggested amendments.
Employers' “cooperative” approach would leave staff powerless
Staff in Victorian Catholic schools recently received a seemingly harmless email from their employers about bargaining arrangements for upcoming Agreement negotiations.
Watch now: Victorian Catholic Agreement Bargaining Update
General Secretary David Brear provides an update on Victorian Catholic bargaining.
Help researchers combat the ‘manosphere’
IEU members in secondary schools are encouraged to participate in an important study into the effect of misogynistic online content on boys and young men and how it affects teachers.
The insidious scourge of ‘moral injury’ for teachers
Researcher Glenys Oberg has spelt out what so many educators have been saying for years - there is a severe toll on professionals when they cannot act in line with their values due to external demands.
Independent bargaining: More employees say ‘No’ to get fair outcomes
Employees in Victorian and Tasmanian independent schools are increasingly willing to take action in support of better pay and conditions, and reject unfair non-union Agreements.
IEU Deputy General Secretary says staff safety is not an ‘extra’
With physical and psychological violence continuing to be a huge challenge in schools, consistent and meaningful support for educators is essential.
IEU Labour history: Australia’s pioneering undercover social justice journalists
Some of the world’s first investigative journalists were Australian women, and their groundbreaking work exposed social injustices and drove long-overdue reforms.
Victorian Trades Hall: The People’s Palace
The Victorian Trades Hall building on Lygon Street Carlton is the Town Hall of the working class. It’s the world’s oldest continually functioning trade union building, dating back to 1859.
Academics call for further improvements to Australian leave provisions
Academics say Australia ‘remains a global laggard’ on work/family benefits, despite recent changes.
IEU women need their safety to be taken seriously
In written responses to the Victorian Catholic school survey, members called for improved support for women in the workforce.
IEU sub-branch snapshot: St Joseph’s College, Newtown: Strong, growing, and organised
Staff turned out in force at a recent meeting with their IEU Rep to get up to speed on how the union’s campaign will unfold in the months ahead.
IEU President Terry Huddy on how to help your Rep during a bargaining campaign
Enterprise Bargaining campaigns can be a crucial turning point for independent school staff. These campaigns only succeed when members are engaged, informed, and united.
Education Support staff share their challenges and triumphs
ES members from the south-west have gathered at the historic Geelong Trades Hall to mark World Education Support Staff Day.