From The Point: Galen College Breakfast Club fills the belly, mind, and heart
The simplest observations can lead to incredible outcomes if enough people are committed to the cause.
From The Point: You are what you read
The torrent of education news, research and opinion is never ending. So where do a union leader, a teacher, a principal, and an academic get their information?
From The Point: Growth at the grassroots in Geelong
A couple of committed members on the shop floor can ignite the latent union power in any workplace.
IEU Awards 2023: Emma Rhodes and Kristi Cromer, Clonard College, Geelong
Emma and Kristi’s work is so impressive that union staff used their motions as models at Rep and Consultative Committee training.
IEU Awards 2023: Tony Capurso, St Thomas’ Sale
Tony Capurso is the sort of Rep that helps forms the backbone of a union – constant, reliable, helpful, and knowledgeable.
IEU Awards 2023: Xavier College Reps and members
The IEU Organiser at Xavier says: “It has been a privilege to share time” with the “amazing” Reps fighting for a better deal at their school.
IEU Awards 2023: Luther College Reps and members
The Rep and the members on the Luther bargaining team have engaged, motivated, and significantly increased membership within their sub-branch.
From The Point: IEU member Jack Andrews on reclaiming the joy of teaching
Do you remember that initial spark, that sheer joy that brought you into the world of education? Well, it's time to rediscover and reclaim that joy.
IEU Awards 2023: Trinity College Reps and members
Trinity Grammar Reps remained steadfast and united during 18 bargaining meetings over 15 months to achieve the school’s first-ever registered Enterprise Agreement.
IEU Awards 2023: Richard Linton, Parade College
Richard has been commended for his courage and compassion in calling out gendered violence.
Let’s support the Closing Loopholes Bill
The Union movement is urging workers to "send the crossbench a Christmas card" to "help us get (the Bill) through the Senate and make it law".
Tasmanian Catholic members gear up for a fight
IEU members in Tasmanian Catholic schools have been waiting too long for a new Agreement – and now their whole state knows about it!
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, 25 November, marks the beginning of the global campaign, 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence.
8 Things all workers need to do
When retiring at the end of 2022, legendary Industrial Officer Denis Matson penned the following timeless advice.
From The Age: Xavier College teachers to vote on industrial action over workload
Teachers at Xavier College will vote on whether to take industrial action as the Independent Education Union says staff at the school are distressed by their workload.
Online safety for educators
Yes, we should all change passwords frequently, but what else can keep us safe on the internet?
Statement on Israel and Palestine
IEU members are shocked by the violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza. Together, we stand in solidarity with the many hundreds of IEU members affected by what is currently occurring. We know some members have already lost loved ones, and many more are living in fear for family and friends in the region.
Know Your Rights: Flexible Working Arrangements & Reasonable Adjustments
Employees can request changes to their working arrangements to help balance work with other important aspects of their lives.
October 27 fixed-term contracts deadline
If you are working on a fixed-term contract, Friday October 27 is an important date – this is when schools must provide you with written notice regarding your position.
Why the IEU supports a ‘yes’ vote: a message from the General Secretary
I’m not going to tell you how to vote, but I do want to outline why the IEU is proud to support this constitutional change, and why I will be equally proudly voting ‘yes’ on Saturday