2021 Anna Stewart Memorial Project for union women
In 2021, our Anna Stewart Memorial Project is a structured, two-week long program of online training, forums and workshops for Union women..
The week’s best education and union reads
From advice on how to retain the benefits of working from home to the opinion of Jeff Sparrow on recent protests, here’s a trove of reading for your end of week.
Talkin’ about our vaccinations
We need as many people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Here’s some hints on how to talk to those who are worried about vaccines.
Vaccination requirements in Victorian education
On 22 September, the Victorian Chief Health Officer announced that vaccination will be a requirement for staff who work in schools and early childhood settings.
IEU condemns protest violence
The IEU is shocked and appalled by the protests and violence in recent days in Melbourne and we condemn it unconditionally.
The week’s best education and union reads
Articles, features, news and opinion to keep you informed during the term break.
Experts support ventilation and vaccination measures – from ABC News
Experts support vaccination and ventilations measures taken by the Victorian government to get schools reopened.
Unions support vaccination to keep workers safe - from The Age
The vaccine is safe. The vaccine massively reduces the risk that you’ll become seriously unwell from COVID-19. The vaccine is available to you for free. Trades Hall Council Luke Hilakari addresses unionism and the vaccine.
IEU position on COVID-19 vaccinations
The IEU backs the vaccination drive because COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect you, your colleagues and families, and our whole community from the spread of COVID-19.
The week’s best education and union reads
Among this week’s articles: Brian Toohey on a liveable income, the role of school boards in independent schools and proposed changes to Victoria’s anti-discrimination laws.
IEU supports proposed anti-discrimination law changes
The IEU applauds the Victorian government’s proposed reforms of legislation to better protect workers in faith-based schools and institutions.
Religious schools in Victoria to lose the right to sack LGBTQ staff - from The Age
The Age reports on a “major boost” for the rights of education staff which will improve “the lives of countless dedicated workers”.
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.
COVID gives us a chance to rethink traditional end-of-school exams – from The Conversation
Some critics believe postponing exams due to COVID-19 isn’t enough, and are calling on states to eliminate end-of-school exams altogether.
Year 12 student 'activists' eager to get vaccinated before final exams, principal finds – from ABC News
A Bendigo Principal says young people want to get out there and help, whether it's climate change or vaccinations.
The week's best education and union reads
This week, have we forgotten Delta’s effect on the unemployed? And Guy Rundle and Jeff Sparrow’s trenchant observations of pandemic politics.
Xavier mandates jab for teachers as Andrews prepares for return to school - from The Age
The Andrews government will begin a 10-day “vaccination blitz” for year 12 students and teaching staff from Tuesday, but has not mandated the jab for government school staff.
Five ways to keep kids safe from COVID when schools reopen - from The Conversation
Children often get the virus from the adults around them, so vaccinating adults in a child’s household, and teachers, can help protect them.
Test and exam dates finalised
Dates for the General Achievement Test (GAT) and VCE exams have been finalised, and a Vaccination Blitz has been announced for Year 12 students, their teachers, VCE exam supervisors and assessors.