Education Vaccine Mandates Lifted
On the advice of the Acting Chief Health Officer, the vaccine mandate covering workers in education settings will be lifted on Friday 24 June.
Changes to mask, vaccination rules announced
Important changes to COVID settings in Victorian schools have been announced by the state government.
IEU wins for staff stood down during COVID lockdown
The IEU has recorded another major legal victory, with Peninsula Grammar agreeing to pay the wages of non-teaching staff who were stood down during the first COVID lockdown in 2020.
COVID-19 information: resources list
One stop site for crucial resources, from vaccination advice to the latest government information.
Your back to school primer
From the rules governing RAT tests to hints on how to survive your first day at work after a holiday, click below to be informed.
From The Age: Back to school questions answered
Masks, tests, ventilation: How the 2022 school year will be conducted.
Strikes remain an option if workplaces are unsafe
Withdrawing labour remains a live option if more isn’t done for worker safety during the most transmissible phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers, unions demand safe schools
The start of the 2022 school year must be planned and cautious and education workers must be properly resourced, properly protected and properly consulted to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
From The Age: Teachers fight easing of isolation rules for close contacts
Teachers’ unions are pushing back against plans to allow school staff who have been in close contact with a COVID case to keep working on-site, warning the looming change will increase the risk of coronavirus spreading.
A safe return to school in 2022
To ensure the safety of staff, students and school communities, the Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania calls for the following provisions, safeguards and assurances:
From The Age: Teaching profession struggling with pandemic burnout
The teaching profession is grappling with teacher burnout and a potential teacher supply shortage.
From The Point: Pandemic job applications
If, as expected, there are more vacancies than usual this summer, how do you ensure you get the position you want?
IEU Vaccination Advice
IEU Advice and FAQs on Victoria’s vaccination requirements for school staff.
Big increase in public appreciation of teachers – From The Educator
A new nationwide study by Monash University has revealed high levels of public trust and value for Australian teachers.
Talkin’ about our vaccinations
We need as many people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Here’s some hints on how to talk to those who are worried about vaccines.
Vaccination requirements in Victorian education
On 22 September, the Victorian Chief Health Officer announced that vaccination will be a requirement for staff who work in schools and early childhood settings.
IEU condemns protest violence
The IEU is shocked and appalled by the protests and violence in recent days in Melbourne and we condemn it unconditionally.
The week’s best education and union reads
Articles, features, news and opinion to keep you informed during the term break.
Experts support ventilation and vaccination measures – from ABC News
Experts support vaccination and ventilations measures taken by the Victorian government to get schools reopened.
Unions support vaccination to keep workers safe - from The Age
The vaccine is safe. The vaccine massively reduces the risk that you’ll become seriously unwell from COVID-19. The vaccine is available to you for free. Trades Hall Council Luke Hilakari addresses unionism and the vaccine.