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.
IEU says competitive salaries are a must for independent schools
As Victorian independent schools negotiate new workplace Agreements in 2025, securing nationally competitive salaries is a top priority.
IEU independent bargaining report, Term 1, 2025
The IEU is finalising deals in schools of all kinds, setting new benchmarks on pay and workload provisions.
Union basics: Bargaining and finalising new Agreements
The IEU is campaigning for wage increases in Victorian Catholic schools and vital negotiations continue in scores of independent schools. Here’s a refresher on how bargaining works.
Kardinia International College win big with new Enterprise Agreement
The IEU and its members at Kardinia International College have finally reached in-principle Agreement after a determined campaign that saw staff Vote No earlier in the year to a proposed Agreement that failed to include key demands of staff.
Independent bargaining report: Bargaining wins, big and small
This is a “new era of independent school bargaining”, because more teachers and education support staff in independent schools are challenging outdated practices and demanding fairer working conditions.
The IEU says it’s a new era for deal-making in independent schools
In 2024, we’ve seen significant changes in independent school bargaining, with staff no longer accepting modest offers that don’t keep up with inflation or industry trends.
IEU appoints expert to work on wages policy
The IEU has shown it is serious about prioritising wages in upcoming negotiations on Agreements by hiring renowned industrial expert Patrick Lee.