Watch now: Deputy General Secretary Kylie Busk provides a campaign update as Term 3 begins
Deputy General Secretary Kylie Busk provides an update for IEU members as Term 3 begins.
Dynamic duo lend their voices to Petition of Support campaign
Dedicated Reps have taken precious time out of their holidays to make calls supporting the union’s new Petition of Support campaign.
IEU supports members across Tasmania
The final week of Term 2 has been a busy one for the IEU in Tasmania, with union staff supporting members in workplaces, bargaining and professional development across the state.
Victorian Catholic education campaign enters critical new phase
The IEU is now preparing to seek to bring the remaining employers into the SIA process.
IEU farewells Marit and Therese
Union staff are only featured in the pages of the IEU newspaper The Point when they begin working for members and when they depart. It is a policy shaped by a member-first outlook.
Victorian law restricts NDAs: national reform urged
From 1 July 2026, Victorian workers have new protections restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in sexual harassment cases, following long-standing union campaigning to address workplace silence and cover-ups.
Building IEU power through training
Unions thrive on personal interaction, and solidarity is strengthened through structured, face-to-face training.
IEU on EOFY: Why 30 June and 1 July matter for every educator
From claiming the deductions you're entitled to, to understanding changes to wages, super, paid parental leave, tax and more, here's your guide to the end and start of the financial year.
Member Services Unit FAQs: Paid Parental Leave
The IEU’s Member Services Unit provides guidance, support, and representation on a wide range of issues, including entitlements, workplace complaints, and disciplinary processes.
IEU responds to employer 'offer'
After months of negotiations between the IEU and the VCEA and with the case to determine your rights to access fair bargaining rights due to start tomorrow, the Catholic employers dropped an offer on Friday they say represents a fair deal for staff in Victorian Catholic schools.
Watch now: Speeches from day 1 of our hearing for a Single Interest Authorisation
The IEU has today begun its application for a Single Interest Authorisation before the Fair Work Commission, marking a major step in the campaign for fair bargaining rights for Victorian Catholic education staff.
Watch speeches from the steps of the Fair Work Commission.
IEU Deputy General Secretary Kylie Busk: The big picture and the daily reality
In this industry, that we work with special people doing important and demanding work every day. People who deserve the best possible pay and conditions.
Rep profile: Katrine Andersen, North-Eastern Montessori School, St Helena
Meet a new IEU Rep finding purpose in advocacy, communication and the strong relationships built through teaching.
Stepping up: The challenges and rewards of being an IEU Bargaining Rep
The role is complex and demanding, yet many who take it on find it to be among the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of their career.
IEU Rep profile: Owen Tubb, The Cottage School, Bellerive, Tasmania
Owen Tubb, Rep at The Cottage School, says unionism is as important when things are going well as when there is a crisis.
The IEU’s take on the big topics in teacher retention research
The Teacher Retention Network supports and shares research from major Australian Research Council- and Australian Government-funded projects on how to attract and sustain a strong teaching workforce.
The IEU’s MSU on understanding payday super
From 1 July 2026, the way employers pay superannuation will change. Under the new rules, employers will be required to pay super at the same time as wages.
Independent bargaining round up: Members step up across the sector
From improvements to paid parental leave to authorised protected industrial action, it’s all happening in our fastest growing sector.
Advancing women’s rights at work
More than 50,000 IEU members are women, and women make up 75% of the education workforce, making them a key focus of the union’s work.
Academics back the role of unions in education
Two education leaders involved in the Teaching Forward conference highlight the critical role of unions.