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.
‘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.
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.
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.
IEU Term 1 independent bargaining round up: Off and running
Bargaining across independent schools in 2026 has already secured major salary, leave, and workload gains, with Agreement approvals across Victoria and Tasmania improving conditions for teachers and general staff alike.
Our big week in the south
The IEU was particularly active in Tasmania this week, endorsing the Catholic sector Log of Claims and providing training for Independent and Catholic Reps.
Independent school snapshot: Fernbrook School, Mount Dandenong
Fernbrook School is situated on Wurundjeri land in The Basin at the foot of Mount Dandenong, set on 20 acres of magnificent dense bushland. It “facilitates student-led learning” across four multi-age classes – from Prep to Year 10.
Year in review, 2025: Independent schools
Staff are more willing to act, employers are feeling pressure to offer competitive salaries, and the IEU is advancing new standards for professional recognition and workload protection.
Friends’ School rejects events with weapons links
The Friends’ School has acted according to its principles by withdrawing from two events that list weapons manufacturers as major sponsors.
Bargaining wins set the new industry standard in independent schools
With every win, IEU members raise standards that can’t be ignored. Independent educators are keeping pace with, and in some cases exceeding, gains made in the government and Catholic sectors.
2025 IEU independent school bargaining round up
More members across more schools are empowered, skilled up, and ready to fight for decent deals, leading to a glut of strong outcomes.
How a Memorandum of Understanding helps bridge the gaps in bargaining
This device is often used while the state and Catholic school sectors are bargaining, as independent schools wait to see the pay and conditions benchmarks those negotiations set.
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 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.
IEU Independent school bargaining report: members stand firm
A series of landmark outcomes are setting new benchmarks for pay and conditions in the independent sector.
Involvement, belief and loving the school: How Strathcona staff won out
Rep Ella Robinson explains the key elements of a successful campaign which sets a benchmark for what can be achieved when committed members hold firm.
Strathcona staff act to achieve a great deal
Teachers and teaching assistants at Strathcona Girls Grammar School have taken protected industrial action to achieve more sustainable workloads in a new Enterprise Agreement.
Launceston Christian School Enterprise Agreement approved
This approval represents a significant achievement for IEU members at the school, all of whom recently endorsed the Agreement.
IEU members at Strathcona staff act on workloads
Teachers and teaching assistants at Strathcona Girls Grammar School have taken protected industrial action to achieve more sustainable workloads in a new enterprise agreement.
IEU win: Deal endorsed at Eastside Lutheran College
The IEU has endorsed a new Agreement at Eastside Lutheran College (ELC) in Tasmania, securing salary increases and key improvements to working conditions.