Only Teachers – with a capital T – can teach
Teacher Christine Duff offers a linguistic solution to building the status of her profession.
Tasmanian Catholic employers — from the ridiculous to the unconscionable
The behaviour of the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office (TCEO) – which still refuses to properly bargain on a new Agreement – is descending into farce.
Victorian Catholic Bargaining: turning up the heat
Member frustration at employer inaction leads to rallies across the state.
Media broadcasts the frustration of IEU members over MACS inaction
In late July, the central Victorian media took a keen interest in actions held IEU members in Bendigo and Ballarat intended to highlight the lack of progress being made on an Agreement for education staff in ‘MACS’ schools.
IEU records legal win over school’s ‘unconscionable conduct’ during lockdowns
The IEU has recorded an emphatic legal win for a member at Peninsula Grammar by forcing the school to honour its fee discount for staff with children at the school.
Proposed Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Enterprise Agreement 2022
After more than 50 meetings over 10 months, we have reached an in-principle deal with Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd for a new Agreement with a focus on addressing workloads for staff in Catholic schools.
Let’s stick together to get through Term 3
Overworked teachers will have to dig deep again in Term 3.
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.
Independent schools: bargaining round-up
Workload reductions are key claims within EBA negotiations, as the IEU and many hard-working bargaining reps strive to achieve the best outcomes for members.
Education Vaccine Mandates Lifted
On the advice of the Acting Chief Health Officer, the vaccine mandate covering workers in education settings will be lifted on Friday 24 June.
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?
Best recent education and union reads
From staff shortages in education to the future of enterprise bargaining, and the curious case of the post-election Liberal Party - here’s the reading to catch up on.
What does the change of government mean for IEU members?
The IEU Victoria Tasmania backed a change of government at the federal election. We now hope to see significant changes of policy on issues vital to our membership.
Victorian Election 2022
Your one-stop shop for the 2022 federal election, with tools to help you identify candidates and policies and advice on how to avoid social media disinformation.
Election 2022: the IEU view!
The election campaign has not been marked by bold ideas and visionary commitments but there are stark differences between parties and candidates.
Education Support Staff Day 2022!
On 16 May, the world celebrates your contributions on Education Support Staff Day!
We believe that you deserve more than a day, however, and want to take the opportunity to focus on your rights and building the profile of Education Support Staff to get you the respect and recognition you deserve.
Too far out: countering extremists in an election year
With a critical federal election looming, it is vital to be aware of the threat being posed to democracy by the far right.
The ACTU says PM is MIA
The ACTU has taken aim at the workplace record of the current government, reminding us healthy, safe, and secure work is a fundamental human right.
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.
Tasmanian Catholic bargaining - time to get serious
Bargaining is hitting one big roadblock – the Tasmanian Catholic Office (TCEO) rarely meet, and when they do, they are not prepared.