Workcover gutted, leaving education workers high and dry: IEU
The IEU joins the Victorian union movement in condemning recent changes to the WorkCover scheme which drastically reduce support for those suffering psychological injury at work.
IEU Reportable Conduct Scheme information sessions hit the road
IEU Organisers are now delivering in-school presentations covering the operation of the Scheme and outlining key facts that all educators should understand.
IEU welcomes placement payment plan to help student teachers
The IEU has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a “Commonwealth Prac Payment” to support selected groups of students, including teachers, doing mandatory work placements.
ES staff: tell us about your job!
Jobs change over time. To ensure you are being paid at the correct rate, we need to know about the roles and tasks you are performing that are not currently reflected in your Agreements.
Deputy General Secretary: The vital importance of IEU Reps
The elected IEU workplace Rep fulfils a crucial role connecting members, ensuring they have up to date advice and information and working with IEU staff to ensure that concerns and issues are resolved.
General Secretary: teacher retention is as important as finding new teachers
We all know there is a shortage of teachers across Australia, and that schools, school systems and both state and federal governments are talking about new ways to attract quality people to our profession.
Middle Leadership course addresses urgent need for IEU members
The role of middle leaders has emerged as a critical contributor to the successful operation of our schools.
What the federal budget means for education and IEU members
The IEU’s federal branch has replied to the federal budget, outlining “important changes in many areas of need in our schools and workplaces”.
IEU welcomes placement payment plan to help student teachers
The IEU has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a “Commonwealth Prac Payment” to support selected groups of students, including teachers, doing mandatory work placements.
From The Point: Education Support Staff inform AITSL about their crucial roles
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has heard from IEU members about the critical role of teaching assistants.
From The Point: Unions in the community: The People’s Kitchen
In the Latrobe Valley, where the community has been hard hit by a changing industrial landscape, unionists are making a difference with hands-on action.
From The Point: Deputy Secretary Kylie Busk on Reportable Conduct Schemes
The IEU fully supports creating child safe environments, however, the professional and personal safety of members must also be a priority for employers acting under these schemes.
From The Point: David Brear, General Secretary on IEU strategic planning
Over the past few months we have begun developing our new strategic plan, a process vital for the future of our union.
IEU backs federal workplace reforms
IEU General Secretary David Brear has welcomed further improvements to workplace laws designed to restore fairness and create a level playing field for employees.
Fire risk shuts western Victorian schools, Wednesday 28, February
Many schools in Victoria’s west and central regions could shut tomorrow, Wednesday 28 February, because of catastrophic or extreme fire danger. All staff, students and families associated with schools in the districts rated as in catastrophic or extreme fire danger should look out for information from their school about closures.
Storm damage, power outages close schools
The IEU is urging staff and students to take care after destructive storms left hundreds of thousands of Victorians without power on Tuesday February 13, and closed many non-government schools.
IEUA: Children and educators in Gaza need our urgent support and protection
The IEU calls for urgent efforts to address the urgent plight of students and educators in Gaza.
From The Point: Committed to Consultation
Under the new Victorian Catholic Agreements, staff and union representatives on Consultative Committees are newly empowered.
The “10 commandments”: IEUA priorities with education authorities
The IEU lobbies an array of government and statutory authorities seeking better outcomes for education staff.
From The Point: Galen College Breakfast Club fills the belly, mind, and heart
The simplest observations can lead to incredible outcomes if enough people are committed to the cause.