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.
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.
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.
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.
Academics back the role of unions in education
Two education leaders involved in the Teaching Forward conference highlight the critical role of unions.
IEU ES members speak out on pay, duties and expectations
The strong turnout at the union’s online ES event on Wednesday 21 May highlighted the growing appetite among education support staff for information and advice.
ES roles, levels and progression
Education Support staff perform essential roles in schools, but classification structures and career pathways can sometimes be unclear.
IEU amends Single Interest Authorisation application: what it means for Victorian Catholic staff
The IEU has amended its application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA) covering Victorian Catholic education employers.
Bargaining for a new Tasmanian Catholic Agreement begins this week
Bargaining for a new single interest Agreement protecting and improving the pay and conditions of staff across Tasmanian Catholic education starts this week!
Muriel Heagney, the union legend who started in education
Muriel Heagney is an icon of the union movement who ‘made extraordinary change against incredible odds’ and we should continue the fight for gender equality in her spirit.
A positive start to bargaining in Tasmanian Catholic schools
The IEU has formally commenced bargaining after tabling a comprehensive Log of Claims backed by strong member consultation and unanimous endorsement from Reps across the state.
APHEDA-Global Aid Abroad: The cost of living crisis is global
The cost-of-living hike may be global, but so is our power. While the powerful try to divide us, people are standing together and refusing to accept exploitation as the new normal.
IEU independent schools: Saying Yes to voting No
Across the independent school sector, staff are increasingly willing to reject proposed enterprise Agreements that do not meet their expectations.
IEU Day of Action demands fair bargaining and a fair deal
Educators in Catholic schools across Victoria staged school-gate actions on Friday as part of the IEU’s statewide Day of Action campaign for improved pay, conditions and access to single interest bargaining.