Tess brings a wealth of knowledge about EBAs and staff entitlements from her experience in government schools.

Becoming a Rep enabled Crista to explore a lifelong interest in worker’s rights.

Originally a reluctant unionist, Richard became a stalwart of our organization over five decades and three schools, and his insights on teaching and union membership are inspiring and heartfelt.

Over 30 Reps participated in Building Your Team sessions 1 May, at union headquarters in South Melbourne, and the need to spread the load was the dominant theme.

IEU staff often receive messages that remind us why the union matters so much to members. We thought we should share two recent examples.

As the Learning Support Coordinator for Year 7 and 8 at Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale, Jane Wenlock is involved in all aspects of the life of a student with learning needs.

Every IEU Rep deserves congratulations and thanks, but we want to highlight the exceptional service of these selfless colleagues in 2024.

The advent of new laws guaranteeing the right of union Reps to five days of initial union training and a further day each year they are in the role must be leveraged to grow the next generation of union leaders.

Over 60 IEU Reps gathered at union headquarters in late October to share their experiences and discuss the impact of new rights won under changes to federal laws.

At October’s highly successful Rep training day, three Reps from very different schools spoke to The Point about why they are in the union and what they are working on now.

Every IEU Rep deserves congratulations and thanks, but we want to highlight the exceptional service of these selfless colleagues in 2024.

Nick’s commitment to supporting both teaching and general staff is a great example of the fundamental role that unionism plays in creating fair working conditions in schools.

Lachlan Black, a graduate completing his first year as a teacher, and Vince Muscatello, a retiring veteran educator and principal, deliver their impressions from opposite ends of the career telescope.

Reps at October’s training day at IEU headquarters offered their views on unionism, the issues in their schools and the issues of importance for the union movement.  

At two Christian Colleges in outer-suburban Melbourne, there are contrasting examples of the challenges union Reps can face.