The IEU says: Don’t be duped by policy documents
Next time you are bargaining, do not let your employer use policy documents as a cop out.
Your employer’s duty of care under the OHS Act
As violence and aggressive behaviour in Victorian schools increases, it’s crucial for IEU members to understand their rights and their employer’s obligations.
Could right to disconnect laws change our relationship to work?
Of the raft of workplace improvements that came into law on 26 August 2024, the right to disconnect is attracting the most attention.
Why multi-employer bargaining is good for workers – and the nation
Recent federal industrial relations reforms will have a positive impact on the daily working life of millions of Australians.
Facing allegations? IEU advice on how to keep your employment record blemish-free
As the number of formal investigations into alleged misconduct rises, employees find it harder to make a fresh start or justify a change of employer.
IEU staff safety resources
Recent news and advice on worker safety, from the IEU newspaper The Point and the IEU website.
New financial year ushers in important changes for workers
Usually at this time of year, with the end of the financial year looming on June 30, we remind members that their IEU membership is tax-deductible, and you should include it in your claims on your tax form. This year, there’s more going on!
From The Point: Health and Safety Reps – more powerful than you think
If your workplace doesn’t have a HSR, you’re without a crucial voice for safety.
From The Point: Industrial advice on the right to disconnect
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 will allow IEU members to better manage ever-increasing expectations of employers (and parents!) regarding workload outside of normal working hours.
8 Things all workers need to do
When retiring at the end of 2022, legendary Industrial Officer Denis Matson penned the following timeless advice.
Know Your Rights: Flexible Working Arrangements & Reasonable Adjustments
Employees can request changes to their working arrangements to help balance work with other important aspects of their lives.
Education Support Staff salaries and classifications: getting it right!
For too long, many Education Support Staff have languished on classification levels that do not reflect their role, tasks, and responsibilities.
From The Point: The 8 things every worker needs to know
Here’s a few things that every employee can do to help us have more wins – or better yet, help avoid the conflicts in the first place.
From The Point: advice for school job season
Education staff juggle some of the longest resignation notice periods of any industry and face a long, nervous wait to see if they’ve got the job.
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.
The ordeals of Jen and Sandy: the need for fair redundancy provisions
Two Tasmanian IEU members endured a process of redundancy that took many months and many trips to Fair Work to resolve. We talked to them about how the experience affected them.
Know Your Rights: working on personal leave
We all want what’s best for the students and we all go “above and beyond” for them, but when the principal demands work from you when you’re on leave, what are the rules?
Superannuation for education staff – get informed
Rule changes mean employees need to get up to speed with fees and how their super fund is performing.
IEU WIN: NCCD Evidence Requirements Clarified
The IEU has helped streamline evidence collection for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) as part of its campaign to reduce the impact of non-teaching tasks upon members.
COVID-19 information: resources list
One stop site for crucial resources, from vaccination advice to the latest government information.