Striking NECA Education teachers make a stand
IEU members working at National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Education and Careers in Dandenong and North Carlton took strike action Thursday 9 May, demanding action on a long overdue wage claim.
Striking NECA teachers demand wage justice!
IEU members working at the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) are preparing to strike on Thursday 9 May, as their fight for competitive wages drags on into a second year.
From The Point: Korowa tackles burn out
Educator workload is an issue at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, as it is in all schools. But timetabler (and IEU member) Alisha Brown, has helped come up with what could be a ground-breaking response.
From The Point: Independent bargaining report
The bargaining year has started with a bang, with 11 Agreements already approved by the Fair Work Commission in 2024.
From The Point: Growth at the grassroots in Geelong
A couple of committed members on the shop floor can ignite the latent union power in any workplace.
IEU Awards 2023: Xavier College Reps and members
The IEU Organiser at Xavier says: “It has been a privilege to share time” with the “amazing” Reps fighting for a better deal at their school.
IEU Awards 2023: Luther College Reps and members
The Rep and the members on the Luther bargaining team have engaged, motivated, and significantly increased membership within their sub-branch.
IEU Awards 2023: Trinity College Reps and members
Trinity Grammar Reps remained steadfast and united during 18 bargaining meetings over 15 months to achieve the school’s first-ever registered Enterprise Agreement.
From The Age: Xavier College teachers to vote on industrial action over workload
Teachers at Xavier College will vote on whether to take industrial action as the Independent Education Union says staff at the school are distressed by their workload.
IEU fights EPIC fail on staff pay
The IEU is taking action to ensure that wages withheld from staff members at East Preston Islamic College are paid as soon as possible.
IEU will prosecute the misuse of fixed-term contracts
Unfortunately it appears some staff are being unlawfully denied ongoing employment. Employers who deny employees their deserved status risk very significant penalties.
IEU records legal win over school’s ‘unconscionable conduct’ during lockdowns
The IEU has recorded an emphatic legal win for a member at Peninsula Grammar by forcing the school to honour its fee discount for staff with children at the school.
Independent schools: bargaining round-up
Workload reductions are key claims within EBA negotiations, as the IEU and many hard-working bargaining reps strive to achieve the best outcomes for members.
Reps help nurture a rich learning culture
At the Fahan School, IEU Reps Tania Gath and Melanie East say the school’s pioneers created a harmonious community which continues to instil a deep love of learning in each student.
Woodleigh College staff triumph in pay fight
Staff at Woodleigh College won a resounding, long-overdue victory in October, when they reached agreement on their four-year long battle for pay rises.
IEU members at Woodleigh College vote for protected action
IEU members at Woodleigh College overwhelmingly support protected action to push for a long overdue pay deal.
Teachers at private school threaten industrial action as long-running pay dispute worsens - From The Age
Staff at a private school threaten to take rarely seen industrial action to resolve a pay dispute that has festered for more than four years.
Getting Organised!
The IEU has employed an organiser part-time to help us visit English Language Colleges, recruit new members and create networks to build our capacity to improve wages and entitlements in ELICOS.
ELICOS Teachers Fired Up
A large group of ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) teachers from 13 different English Language Colleges joined reps at Victorian Council on 10 August.
ELICOS Teachers Doing The Hard Yards
Every year about 1.3 million people travel to an English-speaking country to learn English and the global industry is worth over 12 billion dollars. Australia is ranked third as a destination, with its share of the market estimated at 15%. Victoria has a 32% share of Australia’s international student enrolments. For those English language teachers working in the sector however, the industry is a tough one.