Strengthening Safety in Schools: The Role of the Positive Duty Under the Sex Discrimination Act
Recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act have introduced a 'positive duty' for employers, providing the IEU and its members with a new legal framework to tackle gendered harassment.
Dealing with family and domestic violence in the workplace
Family violence does not stay at home, but it comes to work, whether with victim survivors or perpetrators of violence.
Gender-based violence in schools – the facts
Violence against women can take many forms. We must all know how to recognise it in the workplace.
Middle Leadership course addresses urgent need for IEU members
The role of middle leaders has emerged as a critical contributor to the successful operation of our schools.
What’s too long? The wait for a deal in Tasmanian Catholic education
Negotiations for a new Agreement in Tasmanian Catholic education have dragged on so long it’s hard not to be nostalgic and look back.
IEU slams outrageous letter to Tasmanian Catholic school families
The IEU has publicly expressed its deep concern about a bizarre letter from Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous circulated to families with children enrolled in Tasmanian Catholic education in mid-May.
What the federal budget means for education and IEU members
The IEU’s federal branch has replied to the federal budget, outlining “important changes in many areas of need in our schools and workplaces”.
Workcover gutted, leaving education workers high and dry.
The IEU joins the Victorian union movement in condemning recent changes to the WorkCover scheme which drastically reduce support for those suffering psychological injury at work.
Striking NECA Education teachers make a stand
IEU members working at National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Education and Careers in Dandenong and North Carlton took strike action Thursday 9 May, demanding action on a long overdue wage claim.
Striking NECA teachers demand wage justice!
IEU members working at the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) are preparing to strike on Thursday 9 May, as their fight for competitive wages drags on into a second year.
IEU welcomes placement payment plan to help student teachers
The IEU has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a “Commonwealth Prac Payment” to support selected groups of students, including teachers, doing mandatory work placements.
From The Point: IEU member’s link to the fight for the eight-hour work day
The great grandfather of a current IEU member played a key role in the ongoing union push to extend the eight-hour day beyond the building trades.
From The Point: NDAs are still being overused
A new report has confirmed that strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) remain the “default option” for sexual harassment settlements.
Tasmanian Catholic members rally for an Agreement
Tasmanian Catholic IEU members have conducted strongly attended activities on the student-free final day of Term 2 to demonstrate their frustration with their employer for failing to finalise an Agreement.
From The Point: Education Support Staff must be aware of Reportable Conduct Scheme
The workings of the scheme and the ramifications of an allegation are often poorly communicated to support staff.
From The Point: Education Support Staff inform AITSL about their crucial roles
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has heard from IEU members about the critical role of teaching assistants.
From The Point: Health and Safety Reps – more powerful than you think
If your workplace doesn’t have a HSR, you’re without a crucial voice for safety.
From The Point: Industrial advice on the right to disconnect
Recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 will allow IEU members to better manage ever-increasing expectations of employers (and parents!) regarding workload outside of normal working hours.
From The Point: Duncan Malcolm, Rep at Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Duncan spoke to The Point about the challenges of Victorian weather, the Covid years and keeping things personal in a big, growing school.
From The Point: Korowa tackles burn out
Educator workload is an issue at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, as it is in all schools. But timetabler (and IEU member) Alisha Brown, has helped come up with what could be a ground-breaking response.