First ever EBA signed at NECA
Members at National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Education have won their workplace’s first-ever Enterprise Bargaining Agreement after a determined industrial campaign.
Neurodivergent IEU members speak out
Having a ‘different’ brain can have a huge impact on the individual, especially in a society catering to the “neurotypical”.
IEU HSR training acts on tough workplace realities
The IEU’s Health and Safety training is one of the most important elements of the union’s commitment to member wellbeing
Ilim College staff improve their pay and working conditions
Staff at Ilim College have finalised a new Enterprise Agreement, achieving conditions which surpass those of many counterparts in the independent sector.
80,000 reasons to check your pay
A backpay win for an incorrectly classified member is a reminder that you should contact your union if you have any questions about your wages.
The gift of giving: IEU member’s charity
In 2019, IEU member Andrea McKellar set up a unique not-for-profit charity, Teacher Presence, which redeployed money spent on the traditional end-of-year teacher present to causes which help people whose voices are struggling to be heard.
Growing, engaging and retaining union membership
The IEU Member Journey Project is crucial to improving the retention of educators throughout their careers in non-government schools.
DONE DEAL! What have you won?
Yesterday, we reached in-principal agreement with Catholic Education Tasmania on all of the key issues in dispute. While there is a lot to unpack and many details to finalise, in this post we outline your key wins.
We've reached an in-principle Agreement!
Well done! We’re pleased to report that your actions have had a huge impact at the bargaining table and we have reached an in-principle Agreement. Today we met with the Employers and there was significant movement from them on some of the key issues that matter most to you.
Congratulations on a great start to industrial action!
What a great start to our protected industrial action this morning!
Find out the answers to some common questions we've had from Reps and IEU members.
Industrial action kicks off tomorrow!
We’ve just finished up another full day of negotiations with Catholic Education Tasmania, and while there was some progress, the employers have yet to make firm committments on a number of the most important items in dispute. We have agreed to meet again on Wednesday morning, but now is not the time to turn down the pressure.
IT'S ON: It's time to take industrial action!
Based on the results of the ballot, the IEU has notified the Employers that IEU members will start accessing their right to take industrial action. As we’re required to do we’ve given notice that from Tuesday 27 August IEU members will take partial work ban action.
IEU members in Tasmanian Catholic schools have spoken!
IEU members in Tasmanian Catholic schools have voted YES in favour of taking 18 forms of protected industrial action in support of a fair Agreement!
IEU supports right to disconnect to help curb educator workloads
The IEU welcomes new right to disconnect legislation and the efforts of many schools to ensure that staff and parents are aware of and act in accordance with these changes.
IEU members in Tasmanian Catholic schools: It’s time to vote Yes in the industrial action ballot!
If you are an IEU member in a Tasmanian Catholic school you can now vote on what actions you wish to take to further a new Agreement after your union successfully applied for a Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO) with the Fair Work Commission.
IEU helps win landmark day care pay rise
The federal Labor government will spend $3.6 billion to fund pay increases that will mean teachers in long day care centres throughout Australia get a 15% pay rise above the current rate in the Modern Award.
Catholic Education Tasmania must treat teachers and school staff with the respect they deserve
Frustrated staff in Tasmanian Catholic schools have been campaigning for over two years to get a new Agreement that would bring their working conditions up to standards long ago reached in the state sector.
Trades Hall fights (w)age discrimination
Young workers do the same jobs as everyone else, but our Award system allows industries like fast food, hospitality, retail and others to pay young people as little as $8.55 an hour.
John Falzon on the next steps for unionism
John Falzon says the collective self-belief of unionists in our story, our power, and our purpose enables us to grow our numbers and strengthen the commitment and consciousness of existing members.
Protected Action Ballot Order application submitted for Tasmanian Catholic education!
The IEU is excited to announce that on 31 July, we submitted a Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO) application to the Fair Work Commission, as the next step in our campaign for a fair Agreement for IEU members working in Tasmanian Catholic education.