ACTU President lauds education staff at IEU Conference
O'Neil said the IEU's multi-employer bargaining impasse with Victorian Catholic employers shows how the current industrial relations system fails workers.
Why IEU members - and all Australians - need industrial relations reform
The current deadlock in bargaining for a new Victorian Catholic Agreement is the perfect case study of what is WRONG with current industrial laws.
Unions support Secure Work, Better Pay Bill
The proposed Secure Work, Better Pay Bill offers Australian employees the first hope at restoring some of their bargaining power in the lopsided industrial landscape.
From The Age: Capitalists keep the spoils
Have you ever wondered why capitalism has survived for several centuries in the advanced economies? How a relative handful of rich families and company executives have been getting richer and more powerful for so long in countries where everyone gets a vote?
Work-related gendered violence is an OHS issue
The concept of workplace safety has evolved - it’s now about more than just physical ailments.
What should a staff member do if they are a victim of violence or witness a violent incident?
How to deal with a violent incident during and after the event.
Violence against staff in schools: it’s never OK
It’s time for violence in schools to be recognised as an Occupational health and Safety issue.
Overdue backpay explained (sort of…)
Members in Victorian Catholic schools are about to receive some very long overdue backpay.
Veteran teacher shares his concerns for Catholic education
A 41-year education veteran lays out his fears for the teaching profession and offers his support for the campaign for workload improvements.
No More Freebies actions proliferate in MACS schools
Reps and members across MACS schools are rolling out actions to highlight the plight of overloaded education staff.
UPDATED: IEU monitors flood crisis to help affected members
The IEU is closely monitoring the wellbeing of members affected by the widespread flooding disasters, seeking out those in need to offer assistance.
Lesson plan changes could save ‘20 million teacher hours a year’
The Grattan Institute says providing all Australian schools with access to a bank of lesson plans would reduce teacher workload by three hours a week.
Flood disaster resource list
For those affected by floods, or those concerned about friends and family who are being affected, here are some important resources compiled by Trades Hall.
‘You are the union’: Rep Training Day turbocharges No More Freebies campaign
More than 50 Reps share ideas on escalating the No More Freebies campaign in search of a deal in Victorian Catholic education.
Enough is enough: No More Freebies campaign explodes into action!
IEU members have hit the ground running with the No More Freebies campaign, launching varied actions that will make it clear they are sick of their dedication being taken for granted.
From EduResearch Matters: Why teacher unions matter now
For the last 40 years, neoliberal policy agendas in education have threatened to undermine the democratic foundations of public schooling and weaken education unions that represent the voice of thousands of teachers.
A shameful anniversary: two years since the last pay rise for most Victorian Catholic education staff
The first of October 2022, marks 730 days since the last pay rise for staff in most Victorian Catholic schools. Two years. It’s a lousy anniversary.
No More Freebies: IEU MACS campaign escalates
The IEU calls on all members in MACS schools to refuse to perform any work beyond that legally required of them from the commencement of Term 4.