New teachers need ongoing support: IEUA
The IEUA’s submission to the Teacher Education Expert Panel (TEEP) insists there is a need for “ongoing support for teachers at every level of their career”.
ACTU pushes for national transition body to protect energy workers
ACTU President Michelle O’Neill wants the federal government to establish a National Energy Transition Authority to ensure fossil energy workers are supported in the transition to renewable energy.
From The Point: religious discrimination proposals include fatal flaws
The IEU calls for federal legislation that protects all employees from discrimination, in line with Australia’s human rights undertakings.
IEU legend and leader Deb James to step down
IEU General Secretary Deb James has formally announced her retirement in a letter to members.
What a GWUN! IEU Rep wins Unionist of the Year Award
Congratulations to Andy Basterfield, IEU Rep Rep from MacKillop Family Services Geelong, who has been presented with the Geelong Women’s Union Network Woman Unionist of the Year Award at the recent Geelong Trades Hall dinner.
From The Point: Reps talk about the deal
IEU Reps discuss the positive impact of new workload provisions in their schools.
The New Deal on workloads: success stories
Many schools have fully embraced workload measures from the proposed Victorian Catholic Agreement, and their example proves how beneficial the changes can be for staff and students.
What’s the big (Victorian Catholic) DEAL?
Despite all the detail and technicalities of the deal, the most important thing to remember is that it’s all about tackling workloads and improving our working lives.
The Yes vote on a Voice to Parliament is simply union business
The union movement is supporting the Voice to Parliament because it is about giving indigenous people a chance to have a say on laws that pertain to them.
Unionists celebrate a proud International Womens Day
During the 12 months since last IWD, union members have kicked goals to improve the lives of working women.
IEU fights EPIC fail on staff pay
The IEU is taking action to ensure that wages withheld from staff members at East Preston Islamic College are paid as soon as possible.
Progress is made on a deal in Victorian Catholic education
The IEU is pleased to announce that significant progress has been made towards an in-principle deal for a new Agreement.
IEU Victoria Tasmania summer office hours
When the office is open, how to win prizes just for updating your membership details and details of savings, deals and offers. Happy holidays!
From The Point: The 8 things every worker needs to know
Here’s a few things that every employee can do to help us have more wins – or better yet, help avoid the conflicts in the first place.
Congratulations graduates and thanks staff
The IEU congratulates the students who are finishing their secondary school journey, and thanks the staff and families who helped guide them.
Summer reading suggestions
Good books, and a couple of ratbag books, to consider for your summer holiday reading.
Academics say long working hours to blame for gender pay gap shock
The gender pay gap has widened for the first time since 2013, and university researchers have identified long working hours as the main culprit.
From The Point: advice for school job season
Education staff juggle some of the longest resignation notice periods of any industry and face a long, nervous wait to see if they’ve got the job.