Member frustration at employer inaction leads to rallies across the state.

While well-intended, the ideas on offer at the Teaching Shortage Summit address the symptoms, rather than the cause. We need a plan to address the real problem.

In late July, the central Victorian media took a keen interest in actions held IEU members in Bendigo and Ballarat intended to highlight the lack of progress being made on an Agreement for education staff in ‘MACS’ schools.

After more than 50 meetings over 10 months, we have reached an in-principle deal with Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd for a new Agreement with a focus on addressing workloads for staff in Catholic schools.

A four-part documentary series follows the lives of seven Indigenous boarding students at Geelong Grammar over the course of one pandemic-interrupted year.

When you look at the harsh criticism and blame placed on teachers, it’s no wonder we are not attracting enough new people to the profession and struggling to retain the ones we have.

Overworked teachers will have to dig deep again in Term 3.

Two Tasmanian IEU members endured a process of redundancy that took many months and many trips to Fair Work to resolve. We talked to them about how the experience affected them.

Workload reductions are key claims within EBA negotiations, as the IEU and many hard-working bargaining reps strive to achieve the best outcomes for members.

On the advice of the Acting Chief Health Officer, the vaccine mandate covering workers in education settings will be lifted on Friday 24 June.

We all want what’s best for the students and we all go “above and beyond” for them, but when the principal demands work from you when you’re on leave, what are the rules?

From staff shortages in education to the future of enterprise bargaining, and the curious case of the post-election Liberal Party - here’s the reading to catch up on.

Aboriginal Change Makers, prompts students to consider Victorian history through the eyes and experiences of Indigenous people who fought against long odds to keep their culture and language alive.

The teacher shortage in Australia has reached crisis levels. But this must be addressed by improving the working conditions for existing teachers, not by cash incentives to university students.

More than half of Australian teachers surveyed are planning to quit the profession, with some describing their workload as excessive and unsustainable.

The IEU Victoria Tasmania backed a change of government at the federal election. We now hope to see significant changes of policy on issues vital to our membership.

Many students continue to struggle with constant changes at school such as classes merging and staff absences.

Gambay is an interactive map of Australia's first languages with accompanying videos and teacher notes. It's a fantastic way to help kids develop an understanding of the land they live on.

Your one-stop shop for the 2022 federal election, with tools to help you identify candidates and policies and advice on how to avoid social media disinformation.