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.
Important IEU wins on workload and training at St John’s College Preston
IEU members at St John’s College have secured the right for teachers to leave school grounds when they have no scheduled class duties — an important step in addressing workload concerns.
Kardinia International College win big with new Enterprise Agreement
The IEU and its members at Kardinia International College have finally reached in-principle Agreement after a determined campaign that saw staff Vote No earlier in the year to a proposed Agreement that failed to include key demands of staff.
Independent bargaining report: Bargaining wins, big and small
This is a “new era of independent school bargaining”, because more teachers and education support staff in independent schools are challenging outdated practices and demanding fairer working conditions.
The IEU says it’s a new era for deal-making in independent schools
In 2024, we’ve seen significant changes in independent school bargaining, with staff no longer accepting modest offers that don’t keep up with inflation or industry trends.
IEU Reps standing up for colleagues against the odds
At two Christian Colleges in outer-suburban Melbourne, there are contrasting examples of the challenges union Reps can face.
First ever EBA signed at NECA
Members at National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Education have won their workplace’s first-ever Enterprise Bargaining Agreement after a determined industrial campaign.
Ilim College staff improve their pay and working conditions
Staff at Ilim College have finalised a new Enterprise Agreement, achieving conditions which surpass those of many counterparts in the independent sector.
IEU members standing strong in independent schools
IEU sub-branches are standing together to win long overdue improvements, and refusing to accept the status quo or to unquestioningly comply with their employers’ wishes during the voting process.
IEU on do it yourself safety in independent schools
Try a web search for ‘protecting teachers from students’. The top response will be an article about a teacher’s responsibility to protect their students from risks of injury.
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.