The fight for education staff to get priority coronavirus vaccinations
The IEU is amongst unions pushing for education workers to be prioritised on the vaccination list, saying they are in 'essential high-contact workplaces'.
Hi tech teaching: pitfalls and progress to emerge from the pandemic
The pandemic has created an opportunity for teachers to try technology straight out of a sci-fi movie. With mixed results.
Employee sacked for refusing flu shot
Can employers demand employees get vaccinated? In January, the ACTU saw the dangers of a ‘divisive public debate’ about whether vaccination should be compulsory in some workplaces.
COVID, floods make our contribution to Timor-Leste vital
Australian unions look after local workers, but they have always had a global vision. APHEDA, the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement, aims to assist the needy and fuel real change and growth across the world.
Experts says clean air is more important than clean hands
At the outset of the pandemic, it was drummed into us to social distance and wash our hands thoroughly. We were obsessed with not touching things which could be infectious or avoiding touching our face after we touched things.
From The Age: School sector calls for teachers to be vaccinated
The IEU and AEU, some schools and many teachers have back calls for priority coronavirus vaccination of school staff.
Indigenous reconciliation for teachers
Indigenous reconciliation for teachers 26 May
“Reconciliation is for white people. (They) are the ones who need to reconcile,” tweeted Yorta Yorta rapper Adam Briggs recently. How can non-indigenous Australians engage more meaningfully with National Reconciliation Week? We have some suggestions.
Students and teachers lead climate fight
In May, we saw the inspirational student strikes for climate in Australia. But there were significant events worldwide. From Teachers for Climate in the Netherlands to Townsville's weather stations project, our round-up brings you some of the most intriguing current environmental global initiatives.
The kids are alright: School Strikes 4 Climate
IEU General Secretary and Trades Hall President Deb James made a keynote speech at this event, marvelling at the clever, passionate, highly organised students leading the fight for sustainable development.
Face to face with new reps
Meet the newest cohort of IEU Reps, idealistic and enthusiastic teachers keen to learn new skills to improve conditions for colleagues.
Are you negotiating an EBA in your school? Check out our Better Bargaining Workshop
Help build union power and influence in a school before we commence EBA negotiations so that we can win more for members.
New Victorian legislation protecting schools from persons posing risk of harm
Learn about the upcoming School Community Safety Orders, intended to counter violent or aggressive behaviour on school sites from people including parents and guardians.
Insecure work in Catholic schools
There is still an unacceptably high level of Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) use in our schools. Often, a simple conversation is all that is required to get illegitimate fixed-term contracts converted to ongoing contracts.
Principals unite to tackle mental health crisis
Australia’s major principals’ associations have announced a 9,000-strong coalition to tackle soaring workloads, worsening mental health issues and increased incidences of bullying, violence, and harassment.
From the Herald Sun: Federal government pulls cringeworthy milkshake consent video
The IEU's Deb James said the schools sexual consent materials were 'well-intentioned, but they just don’t hit the mark'.
From Sky News: Teachers pushing for more leave
More than 25,000 Catholic school teachers in Victoria have demanded a push for more leave, smaller classes and less teaching time.
From The Age: Catholic teachers call for better deal
The IEU says the reduction in employers in the Catholic school system ought to give teachers and staff the ability to bargain collectively and take protected industrial action in the event of a dispute - a right previously denied them.
Teaching on Country
IEU member Cameron Madden is a proud Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba man who grew up in Waddawurung Country, which is also where he works as the Koori Educator at St. Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre.