Majority support and why it matters to a single interest authorisation
One of the key requirements for securing a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA) is demonstrating that a majority of employees support bargaining for a single interest Agreement.
What is industrial action in 2025 and why is it so important?
Industrial action is a last resort, but it’s essential leverage. It’s not just about striking; it’s about building collective power.
Towards a new Agreement in Victorian Catholic schools
Bargaining for a new Agreement begins at the grassroots, with members providing feedback on a draft Log of Claims that outlines what we’re fighting for.
The Age reports on Victorian Catholic bargaining
Another wake-up call for Victorian Catholic employers, as The Age reports on our Log of Claims and on the powerful statement by Victorian Catholic Principals’ Council backing the push for single-interest bargaining.
Right to strike in action!
More than 50,000 Queensland public-school teachers staged a 24-hour statewide strike on 6 August, making a massive statement of intent in their fight for overdue improvements on a raft of issues familiar to all education workers.
Principals back IEU call for fair bargaining rights in Catholic school negotiations
Victoria’s IEU Principals’ Council says staff in Catholic schools “deserve the same fair bargaining rights enjoyed by workers in every other education sector and every other state”.
Catholic employers should heed their own guidelines
Every guiding principle of industrial relations for Catholic organisations is laid out in the publication Good Works: The Catholic Church as an Employer in Australia.
IEU releases Log of Claims for Catholic school sector
The process of securing a new Agreement for staff in Victorian Catholic schools passed a significant milestone on Friday, with the IEU releasing its Log of Claims to members for feedback and suggested amendments.
Employers' “cooperative” approach would leave staff powerless
Staff in Victorian Catholic schools recently received a seemingly harmless email from their employers about bargaining arrangements for upcoming Agreement negotiations.
Watch now: Victorian Catholic Agreement Bargaining Update
General Secretary David Brear provides an update on Victorian Catholic bargaining.
IEU sub-branch snapshot: St Joseph’s College, Newtown: Strong, growing, and organised
Staff turned out in force at a recent meeting with their IEU Rep to get up to speed on how the union’s campaign will unfold in the months ahead.
IEU sub-branch snapshot: Catholic Ladies College, Eltham
CLC Rep Michelle Ramsey says her members, like most across the state, need a fair pay rise and further measures to address workloads.
The three possible bargaining pathways for Victorian Catholic schools
The IEU has launched a major petition across Victorian Catholic schools after employers in the sector twice rejected a call to pursue a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA).
IEU petition calls on Catholic employers to respect staff rights
The IEU has launched a major petition across Victorian Catholic schools after employers in the sector twice rejected a call to pursue a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA).
Victorian Catholic school employers reject fair bargaining – again
For the second time, the Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) has refused the IEU’s request to negotiate a new Agreement under a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA).
Across Victoria, IEU sub-branches grow the Catholic school campaign
As the Victorian Catholic campaign gathers momentum, sub-branches have shared clear and strong views on their priorities for the new Agreement
Rep profile: Therese Holland, Annunciation Catholic Primary school
Tess brings a wealth of knowledge about EBAs and staff entitlements from her experience in government schools.
Victorian Catholic education member survey: other issues!
Our articles about the survey have focused on important specific issues. But the survey also revealed many important issues that cannot be easily categorised.
Victorian Catholic education member survey: Dangerous student and parent behaviour
Not all the insights offered in this survey were to do with pay and workload. Members made it clear that their safety is being compromised at work.
Victorian Catholic education member survey: Principals and deputy principals
Most deputy principals and principals work significant overtime, during both term and holidays, and the majority believe their current remuneration doesn’t reflect the extra hours they work.