Rep profile: Toby Nash, Building a stronger voice at Korowa
Toby Nash became a Rep at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School just three years into his teaching career.
Achieving better leave provisions in independent schools
IEU members have steadily improved annual leave for general staff through organisation, strong sub-branches and persistent enterprise bargaining.
Better bargaining training for independent schools
The IEU’s Better Bargaining training is practical and participatory, treating Reps’ experience and knowledge as a resource rather than something separate from the formal content.
IEU President: Consistency matters for independent schools
One phrase has become familiar during enterprise bargaining negotiations across the independent sector: ‘Independent schools are different’.
When employers ignore the union
When an employer suddenly sidelines union Reps during negotiations, it is unlikely to expedite negotiations with staff.
STRIKE! Overnewton bargaining dispute hits the streets
Around 200 IEU members at Overnewton Anglican Community College took half-day stop-work action on Thursday afternoon, in a colourful and energetic protest against the school’s current bargaining position – which would see salaries fall thousands of dollars behind rates paid in government schools while doing little to address members’ workload concerns.
Protected industrial action kicking off tomorrow at Overnewton Anglican Community College
IEU members at Overnewton Anglican Community College have voted overwhelmingly to approve all forms of protected industrial action, in pursuit of a fair Agreement.
Independent bargaining round up: Progress and priorities
Bargaining through the first two terms delivered gains on salaries, workload and conditions, while key challenges remain around enforceable protections and preserving existing entitlements.
IEU General Secretary David Brear: Hold the line for a stronger deal
For IEU members in Victorian Catholic education, the priority remains clear: winning a strong new Agreement that properly recognises their work and protects the conditions they have fought hard to secure.
Overnewton wage dispute a sign of the times
IEU members at Overnewton Anglican Community College have rejected a pay deal they say risks eroding the College’s historic wage differential, highlighting the growing pressure on independent schools to match the significant wage increases won by AEU members in Victorian government education.
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.
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.
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 members step up at Lauriston
IEU members at Lauriston Girl’s School have taken unprecedented stop work action as part of their campaign for pay rises in a new Agreement.
IEU wage campaign at Lauriston receives mainstream media coverage
Melbourne’s mainstream media outlets have reported on IEU members at Lauriston Girls School rejecting an employer wage offer and taking industrial action
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.