The human coffee cup with a powerful imaginary crocodile
After making a big impact on the SIA campaign at her Gippsland primary school, IEU Rep Margaret Gatehouse wowed a broader audience with her presentation at the Women’s Rights at Work conference at Trades Hall, Carlton.
Women’s Rights at Work Conference 2026
This year’s WRAW conference was a reminder that, across industries, the struggles of women and gender-diverse workers for something better are deeply connected.
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 farewells Marit and Therese
Union staff are only featured in the pages of the IEU newspaper The Point when they begin working for members and when they depart. It is a policy shaped by a member-first outlook.
Victorian law restricts NDAs: national reform urged
From 1 July 2026, Victorian workers have new protections restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in sexual harassment cases, following long-standing union campaigning to address workplace silence and cover-ups.
Advancing women’s rights at work
More than 50,000 IEU members are women, and women make up 75% of the education workforce, making them a key focus of the union’s work.
Muriel Heagney, the union legend who started in education
Muriel Heagney is an icon of the union movement who ‘made extraordinary change against incredible odds’ and we should continue the fight for gender equality in her spirit.
IEU women and equity: International Women’s Day 2026
Women make up three-quarters of the education workforce. International Women’s Day highlights how these members drive change in workplaces, policy, and government.