Unions support Secure Work, Better Pay Bill
The proposed Secure Work, Better Pay Bill offers Australian employees the first hope at restoring some of their bargaining power in the lopsided industrial landscape.
Work-related gendered violence is an OHS issue
The concept of workplace safety has evolved - it’s now about more than just physical ailments.
What should a staff member do if they are a victim of violence or witness a violent incident?
How to deal with a violent incident during and after the event.
Violence against staff in schools: it’s never OK
It’s time for violence in schools to be recognised as an Occupational health and Safety issue.
Overdue backpay explained (sort of…)
Members in Victorian Catholic schools are about to receive some very long overdue backpay.
Veteran teacher shares his concerns for Catholic education
A 41-year education veteran lays out his fears for the teaching profession and offers his support for the campaign for workload improvements.
No More Freebies actions proliferate in MACS schools
Reps and members across MACS schools are rolling out actions to highlight the plight of overloaded education staff.
UPDATED: IEU monitors flood crisis to help affected members
The IEU is closely monitoring the wellbeing of members affected by the widespread flooding disasters, seeking out those in need to offer assistance.
Lesson plan changes could save ‘20 million teacher hours a year’
The Grattan Institute says providing all Australian schools with access to a bank of lesson plans would reduce teacher workload by three hours a week.
Flood disaster resource list
For those affected by floods, or those concerned about friends and family who are being affected, here are some important resources compiled by Trades Hall.
‘You are the union’: Rep Training Day turbocharges No More Freebies campaign
More than 50 Reps share ideas on escalating the No More Freebies campaign in search of a deal in Victorian Catholic education.
Enough is enough: No More Freebies campaign explodes into action!
IEU members have hit the ground running with the No More Freebies campaign, launching varied actions that will make it clear they are sick of their dedication being taken for granted.
A shameful anniversary: two years since the last pay rise for most Victorian Catholic education staff
The first of October 2022, marks 730 days since the last pay rise for staff in most Victorian Catholic schools. Two years. It’s a lousy anniversary.
No More Freebies: IEU MACS campaign escalates
The IEU calls on all members in MACS schools to refuse to perform any work beyond that legally required of them from the commencement of Term 4.
No shock: experts say workload is a massive issue for teachers
While Catholic employers in Tasmania and Victoria resist the need for action on teacher workloads, report after report declares overwork is the major driver of impending teacher shortages.
Work Shouldn’t Hurt survey – help improve safety in the workplace
The ACTU Centre for Health and Safety has extended its annual OH&S survey until 11 October. Have your say and help improve Australian workplace safety.
McManus backs worker strike rights in multi-employer bargaining
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus has championed the right of workers to take protected strikes in multi-employer bargaining in a speech to the National Press Club.
Education and union reading
From the teacher shortage crisis to the passing of a very significant woman, here’s some news and in-depth reports collected for your reading convenience.
From the Sydney Morning Herald: IR experts back strikes, union role in multi-employer wage deals
Industrial action should be allowed in multi-employer bargaining, say academics consulting on the government’s promised IR legislation.