IEU women need their safety to be taken seriously
In written responses to the Victorian Catholic school survey, members called for improved support for women in the workforce.
IEU women offer a reality check on sexism
IEU members have sent a reminder that sexism and toxic masculinity remain issues of vital importance in every school and workplace.
IEUA backs reproductive health reform
The national branch of the union has appeared before an expert panel reviewing the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act, providing a detailed submission about the legislation’s impact on IEU members.
2024 in review: Women and Equity
The IEU maintained the campaign against gender-based violence this year, seeking a greater focus on educator wellbeing from employers and members.
New law helps harassment victim-survivors get fairer access to justice
Victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment in Australia can now seek justice more easily without the risk of financial hardship, due to new federal legislation championed by unions.
Reproductive health leave survey – It’s For Every Body
Unionists are campaigning for a reproductive health leave entitlement that would benefit all workers – including those experiencing menopause.
IEU members boost bargaining campaign via Anna Stewart Memorial Project
IEU members Sophie Bird and Marla Leitch boosted the campaign for a deal in Tasmanian Catholic schools while participating in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project.
IEU calls for action to tackle harassment of women teachers
The Sexual Harassment of Teachers (SHOT) Report has found harmful sexual behaviours are increasing in Australian schools, and women teachers often don’t feel safe at work.
Big step forward on NDAs
In mid-August, the Victorian Trades Hall Council celebrated a major win in its campaign against the overuse of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.
My IEU Anna Stewart experience: Stephanie Ben
Many IEU staffers have had the wisdom and good fortune to take part in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project. Organiser Stephanie Ben was an ‘Anna’ in 2012.
IEU Labour History: Anna Stewart, the woman who inspired a generation of female unionists
Anna Stewart was was never one to take the easy path or to shirk a fight.
IEU Women and Equity Report: WRAW facts
Unfortunately, we are seeing more dangerous student behaviour towards female staff in schools and inadequate responses from employers in dealing with these matters.
IEU Rep Sarah Collins on the Anna Stewart Memorial Project 2024
Busy Sarah, IEU Rep at Assumption College, didn’t know about Anna Stewart, but says she ‘gobbled up every word and moment’ of her ASMP experience.
From a birthday party to Advancing Female Leadership in Education
Non-profit organisation Advancing Female Leadership in Education (AFLE) grew out of an impromptu chat at a two-year-old’s birthday party.
Abortion Access Advocacy Workshops
Women's Health Tasmania is running workshops to equip Tasmanians to advocate for abortion access, because too many people believe that abortion access is not legal, available and affordable in Tasmania.
Would reproductive leave advance women’s rights and gender equality at work?
Lisa Heap examines growing calls for the establishment of new work rights, including additional leave, for employees who experience menstruation and menopause.
IEU deplores ‘deepfake’ sexual harassment of staff and students
The IEU is deeply concerned that members in several schools have been targeted by fake pornography generated by students.
Safety must always come first
The safety and wellbeing of educators needs to be taken much more seriously by everyone involved in education.
Dealing with family and domestic violence in the workplace
Family violence does not stay at home, but it comes to work, whether with victim survivors or perpetrators of violence.
Gender-based violence in schools – the facts
Violence against women can take many forms. We must all know how to recognise it in the workplace.