Fire risk shuts western Victorian schools, Wednesday 28, February
Many schools in Victoria’s west and central regions could shut tomorrow, Wednesday 28 February, because of catastrophic or extreme fire danger. All staff, students and families associated with schools in the districts rated as in catastrophic or extreme fire danger should look out for information from their school about closures.
Storm damage, power outages close schools
The IEU is urging staff and students to take care after destructive storms left hundreds of thousands of Victorians without power on Tuesday February 13, and closed many non-government schools.
IEUA: Children and educators in Gaza need our urgent support and protection
The IEU calls for urgent efforts to address the urgent plight of students and educators in Gaza.
From The Point: Minimising work-related violence in schools
There is an urgent need to change outdated attitudes to occupational health and safety in education.
From The Point: Committed to Consultation
Under the new Victorian Catholic Agreements, staff and union representatives on Consultative Committees are newly empowered.
Coping with racial violence or aggression in your workplace
The Victorian Trades Hall Council has issued an invaluable guide for those who experience racial violence or aggression at work.
The “10 commandments”: IEUA priorities with education authorities
The IEU lobbies an array of government and statutory authorities seeking better outcomes for education staff.
From The Point: Galen College Breakfast Club fills the belly, mind, and heart
The simplest observations can lead to incredible outcomes if enough people are committed to the cause.
From The Point: You are what you read
The torrent of education news, research and opinion is never ending. So where do a union leader, a teacher, a principal, and an academic get their information?
From The Point: Growth at the grassroots in Geelong
A couple of committed members on the shop floor can ignite the latent union power in any workplace.
IEU Awards 2023: Emma Rhodes and Kristi Cromer, Clonard College, Geelong
Emma and Kristi’s work is so impressive that union staff used their motions as models at Rep and Consultative Committee training.
IEU Awards 2023: Tony Capurso, St Thomas’ Sale
Tony Capurso is the sort of Rep that helps forms the backbone of a union – constant, reliable, helpful, and knowledgeable.
IEU Awards 2023: Xavier College Reps and members
The IEU Organiser at Xavier says: “It has been a privilege to share time” with the “amazing” Reps fighting for a better deal at their school.
IEU Awards 2023: Luther College Reps and members
The Rep and the members on the Luther bargaining team have engaged, motivated, and significantly increased membership within their sub-branch.
From The Point: IEU member Jack Andrews on reclaiming the joy of teaching
Do you remember that initial spark, that sheer joy that brought you into the world of education? Well, it's time to rediscover and reclaim that joy.
IEU Awards 2023: Trinity College Reps and members
Trinity Grammar Reps remained steadfast and united during 18 bargaining meetings over 15 months to achieve the school’s first-ever registered Enterprise Agreement.
IEU Awards 2023: Richard Linton, Parade College
Richard has been commended for his courage and compassion in calling out gendered violence.
Let’s support the Closing Loopholes Bill
The Union movement is urging workers to "send the crossbench a Christmas card" to "help us get (the Bill) through the Senate and make it law".
Tasmanian Catholic members gear up for a fight
IEU members in Tasmanian Catholic schools have been waiting too long for a new Agreement – and now their whole state knows about it!
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, 25 November, marks the beginning of the global campaign, 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence.