An IEU Rep fighting for Basic Rights
Colette Deschamps says she wasn’t surprised by her colleagues’ support for the IEU’s Single Interest Authorisation campaign, because they felt their rights were being denied.
A week in the life of an IEU Member Services Unit Officer
The Point asked one MSU Officer to outline her typical week, to show the issues members raise and the support the unit provides.
Safety, fairness, and building a team: IEU Reps on organising a large school
It seems almost destined that Holly Blake and Vanessa Tavoletti would take on leadership roles at John Paul College Frankston.
IEU Deputy General Secretary Kylie Busk: When in doubt, seek support
The work of educators has always been dynamic and complex, but every now and then a story about what staff are facing at work stops you in your tracks.
Victorian Catholic bargaining update: Same old story ̶ delays
Victorian Catholic employers insist that “cooperative” bargaining works. IEU members, frustrated by every negotiation cycle in recent memory, know otherwise.
IEU builds momentum ahead of Catholic sector bargaining in Tasmania
IEU Reps in Tasmania preparing for upcoming Catholic school negotiations are ensuring members’ priorities are central to the bargaining process.
IEU win: Federal Court backs member on redundancy taxation
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of an IEU member, setting a precedent for members to claim fair redundancy when their part-time hours are significantly reduced.
IEU Rep Karen Murphy on fairness, safety and respect
The SIA campaign motivated Karen Murphy to take on the role as Rep again, even as she approached retirement.
Lauriston IEU members vote for action to secure a fair deal
IEU members at Lauriston Girls’ School have overwhelmingly endorsed all 15 options for industrial action offered in a Protected Action Ballot, sending a clear message to their employer that they will not accept its sub-standard offer.
Deputy Prime Minister hears IEU concerns over Catholic sector bargaining
Thanks to the work of members, the IEU secured an opportunity to speak with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles about bargaining issues in Victorian Catholic schools.
‘No’ vote led by concern for ES staff pay at Gippsland Grammar School
Staff at independent school Gippsland Grammar Staff have rejected a proposed Agreement that they didn’t feel rewarded vital education support colleagues adequately.
120 examples of IEU solidarity
IEU members have shown their determination to fight for full industrial rights with an extraordinary show of support for striking state school colleagues on Tuesday 24 March.
Know your rights: Flexible working arrangements
Anyone can request flexibility at work, but certain employees have a right to request flexible working arrangements under the Fair Work Act.
IEU member Maree McLean wins Worksafe award
IEU member Maree McLean has been named joint winner of the 2025 Worksafe Return to Work Achievement Award.
IEU’s Lauren Hall honoured for service to women in unions
IEU stalwart Lauren Hall has been awarded the Woman Unionist of the Year award for the Geelong region.
Victorian Catholic school IEU Reps unite
A major IEU Rep training event held at the iconic Trades Hall reaffirmed the union’s commitment to fair bargaining in the pivotal Victorian Catholic campaign.
‘We’d strike if we could’: IEU members support AEU industrial action
Over 30,000 public school union members have stopped work for the first time in 13 years, their immense turnout in the streets of Melbourne reminding IEU members in Catholic schools of the fundamental rights being denied to them.
Lauriston Girls’ School - Two critical votes in the next 7 days
Over the next week, all staff and IEU members will be asked to take two important steps in our campaign for a fair Agreement at Lauriston Girls’ School.
Tasmanian Catholic Agreement: IEU members are ready to bargain
Reps from across the state met on 6 March to discuss and endorse the IEU Log of Claims for the next round of bargaining for better salaries and conditions in Tasmanian Catholic education.
How IEU bargaining differs between Independent and Catholic schools
Enterprise bargaining is one of the most important tools for IEU members to secure fair pay, manageable workloads, and professional respect.