Union basics: Why your workplace needs an OHS Rep
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) give workers a stronger voice on safety issues, making workplaces safer.
IEU win: Deal endorsed at Eastside Lutheran College
The IEU has endorsed a new Agreement at Eastside Lutheran College (ELC) in Tasmania, securing salary increases and key improvements to working conditions.
Catholics urge minimum wage increase: They know employees are doing it hard
The Australian Catholic Church's Industrial Relations advisory body has called on the Fair Work Commission’s wage panel to raise the federal minimum wage by 4.5%.
Super advice for any stage of your career
Whether you are starting out or winding down, how you manage your retirement nest egg is vital. NGS super offers some guidelines for each stage of your working life.
Why (education) unions are urging Australians to put Dutton last
A Dutton coalition government represents a significant risk for the rights of all Australian workers, including IEU members.
The IEU’s retiring but not shy types
IEU staff often receive messages that remind us why the union matters so much to members. We thought we should share two recent examples.
IEU says competitive salaries are a must for independent schools
As Victorian independent schools negotiate new workplace Agreements in 2025, securing nationally competitive salaries is a top priority.
Action needed to improve the safety and wellbeing of principals
The IEU is calling for urgent action to protect school leaders following the latest Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey, which highlights rising stress, violence, and threats against principals.
IEU independent bargaining report, Term 1, 2025
The IEU is finalising deals in schools of all kinds, setting new benchmarks on pay and workload provisions.
Education staff must be correctly classified
ES staff play a vital role in the smooth operation of schools, yet they are frequently misclassified under outdated structures that fail to reflect the complexity and responsibility of their work.
Big win for Launceston Christian School Education Support Staff
The Enterprise Bargaining Agreement at Launceston Christian School covering Education Support Staff Enterprise Agreement has been endorsed by 100% of voting employees!
IEU member’s win: Mt Hira heroics
The IEU thanks Rep Rebecca Sim and her campaigning crew who negotiated so passionately and professionally to achieve their school’s first-ever Agreement.
Australian federal election: Workers’ rights at stake
If worker rights matter to you, make sure you are fully informed about what is at stake in the upcoming federal election.
IEU pays tribute to pioneering sportsman, unionist, and teacher Peter Bevilacqua
The IEU is honouring the contributions of longtime education unionist Peter Bevilacqua, who passed away on 3 March at the age of 91 and was farewelled in Hobart in mid-March.
Australian federal election: Liberal Party plans on worker rights
The Liberal Party’s industrial policy is being shaped by the HR Nicholls Society, a think tank that drafts radical industrial relations policies while posing as an independent body. Their agenda? A full-scale attack on workers' wages, safety, and rights.
Important IEU wins on workload and training at St John’s College Preston
IEU members at St John’s College have secured the right for teachers to leave school grounds when they have no scheduled class duties — an important step in addressing workload concerns.
IEU women offer a reality check on sexism
IEU members have sent a reminder that sexism and toxic masculinity remain issues of vital importance in every school and workplace.
IEU Deputy General Secretary Kylie Busk on good faith bargaining
In schools where the workload goals of Agreements are subverted, staff burn out or seek work elsewhere, and the quality of education and student support suffers.
Australian Union Membership Booms
Union membership in Australia is rising as workers benefit from higher wages and a five-year high in the coverage of union-negotiated Agreements.