Tasmanian Catholic bargaining update
Bargaining for a new Tasmanian Catholic Agreement is now well underway, with the IEU and Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) holding three full-day bargaining meetings across August and September. Further meetings are scheduled fortnightly.
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.
When employers ignore the union
When an employer suddenly sidelines union Reps during negotiations, it is unlikely to expedite negotiations with staff.
Holding employers to account on staff safety
Reports of student harassment of staff in Tasmanian schools are deeply concerning, but one school’s response shows that union action can make a difference.
Don’t suffer in silence: Combatting workload psychosocial hazards
In Tasmanian schools, there has been a significant increase in the number of sub-branches seeking support with workload and other psychosocial hazards.
Building a clearer, stronger Agreement in Tasmanian Catholic education
Changes to technical bargaining requirements and a backlog at the Fair Work Commission (FWC) resulted in further delays to the commencement of single interest bargaining for a new Tasmanian Catholic Agreement. FWC was authorisation was finally granted on 12 August, allowing negotiations to commence in earnest.
Tasmanian women unite for enriching week of union education
Every year, the IEU joins unions from across Tasmania in supporting a week dedicated to developing the next generation of women workplace leaders and activists.
IEU supports members across Tasmania
The final week of Term 2 has been a busy one for the IEU in Tasmania, with union staff supporting members in workplaces, bargaining and professional development across the state.
Bargaining for a new Tasmanian Catholic Agreement begins this week
Bargaining for a new single interest Agreement protecting and improving the pay and conditions of staff across Tasmanian Catholic education starts this week!
A positive start to bargaining in Tasmanian Catholic schools
The IEU has formally commenced bargaining after tabling a comprehensive Log of Claims backed by strong member consultation and unanimous endorsement from Reps across the state.
IEU builds momentum ahead of Catholic sector bargaining in Tasmania
IEU Reps in Tasmania preparing for upcoming Catholic school negotiations are ensuring members’ priorities are central to the bargaining process.
Tasmanian Catholic Agreement: IEU members are ready to bargain
Reps from across the state met on 6 March to discuss and endorse the IEU Log of Claims for the next round of bargaining for better salaries and conditions in Tasmanian Catholic education.
Our big week in the south
The IEU was particularly active in Tasmania this week, endorsing the Catholic sector Log of Claims and providing training for Independent and Catholic Reps.
IEU stakes claim for Tasmanian Catholic school staff
The IEU has finalised the Draft Log of Claims for the next round of bargaining for better salaries and conditions in Tasmanian Catholic education.
Year in review, 2025: The IEU’s year in Tasmania
In 2025, Tasmanian IEU members turned collective action into wins: Catholic pay parity and workload relief, safer CET reporting, and visible equality advocacy.
IEU members reveal the biggest issues in Tasmanian Catholic schools
Members shared their time and thoughts generously in the recent survey, providing valuable insights into the key issues the union must address in upcoming negotiations.
Tasmanians make the IEU noticeable
One of the requirements for contestants in the Tasmanian IEU noticeboard challenge was to ‘make it sparkle’.
Union women rise
Hobart has again hosted the Tasmanian edition of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project, bringing union women together to build skills, share experiences, and strengthen their role in shaping our movement.
IEU helps improve complaints process at Catholic Education Tasmania
The IEU has been working with CET to ensure staff can report concerns anonymously in situations involving power imbalances or personal risk.
Tasmanian Catholic schools Agreement benefits Education Support staff
Education Support staff in Tasmanian Catholic schools are beginning to see the benefits of a new Agreement which includes long-overdue workload improvements.