Rep profile: Christa Christie, St Brendan Shaw College, Devonport
Becoming a Rep enabled Crista to explore a lifelong interest in worker’s rights.
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.
IEU Catholic Council provides campaign pointers
On Saturday 24 May, Victorian Catholic school Reps, staff, and members of the Committee of Management gathered at union headquarters in South Melbourne to perform a crucial democratic function of the union.
Retired IEU member Richard Mucha on the rewards of education and unionism
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.
IEU Reps revel in team-based training
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 member’s win: Mt Hira heroics
The IEU thanks Rep Rebecca Sim and her campaigning crew who negotiated so passionately and professionally to achieve their school’s first-ever Agreement.
IEU women offer a reality check on sexism
IEU members have sent a reminder that sexism and toxic masculinity remain issues of vital importance in every school and workplace.
IEU member Jane Wenlock on the demands and delights of additional needs teaching
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.
Killester College: A model for IEU collaboration
Killester College is a great example of how employers working collaboratively with unions can create productive, harmonious workplaces.
Outstanding IEU contributors, 2024
Every IEU Rep deserves congratulations and thanks, but we want to highlight the exceptional service of these selfless colleagues in 2024.
IEU Reps turn out in force at runaway training success
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.
Insights from the frontliners: IEU Reps on their roles
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.
The IEU thanks outstanding Rep contributors
Every IEU Rep deserves congratulations and thanks, but we want to highlight the exceptional service of these selfless colleagues in 2024.
IEU members boost bargaining campaign via Anna Stewart Memorial Project
IEU members Sophie Bird and Marla Leitch boosted the campaign for a deal in Tasmanian Catholic schools while participating in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project.
IEU Rep profile: Noel Cowall, Xavier College junior school
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.
IEU members at the beginning and the end of the teaching journey
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.
IEU principal stalwart Vince Muscatello departs education after a storied career
After 12 years as a principal, 20 years in leadership roles and 33 years as an educator, Vince Mustcatello is departing education and the IEU, where he also served a long tenure.
Words of wisdom from the workplace: IEU Reps speak about their roles
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.
IEU member writes: Why our students are always tired
There has been much discussion recently about Australian students complaining of being constantly tired, irritable and anxious due to a lack of sleep, writes Garry Warren.
IEU Rep Sarah Collins on the Anna Stewart Memorial Project 2024
Busy Sarah, IEU Rep at Assumption College, didn’t know about Anna Stewart, but says she ‘gobbled up every word and moment’ of her ASMP experience.