Failing on climate fails Australian students
Australia’s education unions have thrown their support behind the School Strike for Climate (SS4C) movement, as students and supporters prepare for the national climate strike protest on Friday 15 October.
Big opportunities for principals to improve their school workforce in 2022 – from The Educator
The 2021 State of the Sector survey provides some key insights into how principals can improve professional development.
Best education and union reads
Teacher trust, school reform, refugee students and universities as businesses. The best recent education and union reads.
IEU Vaccination Advice
IEU Advice and FAQs on Victoria’s vaccination requirements for school staff.
Big increase in public appreciation of teachers – From The Educator
A new nationwide study by Monash University has revealed high levels of public trust and value for Australian teachers.
Victorian public school teachers set to strike over workload, pay conditions - from The Educator
Surveys have shown that public school teachers work an average of 15 unpaid hours every week, while principals work on average almost 60 hours each week.
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.