IEU Catholic Council provides campaign pointers
On Saturday 24 May, Victorian Catholic school Reps, staff, and members of the Committee of Management gathered at union headquarters in South Melbourne to perform a crucial democratic function of the union.
The Age reports on the IEU’s right to strike
Victorian Catholic employers hoping to delay negotiations and disempower staff were delivered a sharp wake-up call on 25 May with The Age’s article, Unholy workplace row brewing in state’s Catholic schools.
Retired IEU member Richard Mucha on the rewards of education and unionism
Originally a reluctant unionist, Richard became a stalwart of our organization over five decades and three schools, and his insights on teaching and union membership are inspiring and heartfelt.
IEU Victorian Catholic school survey: Education Support staff demand action
Education Support (ES) staff have raised serious concerns about inadequate pay, increasing workloads, and a lack of recognition across Catholic education settings in their responses to the survey.
Education Support Staff Salaries
The ES classification system in Victorian Catholic education is complex. Winning salary increases, stronger career pathways and better classification descriptors for ES members in the next Agreement will a big job - but it’s one of our top priorities.
IEU Reps revel in team-based training
Over 30 Reps participated in Building Your Team sessions 1 May, at union headquarters in South Melbourne, and the need to spread the load was the dominant theme.
IEU NCCD advice updated
The IEU has issued updated an updated version of the NCCD frequently asked questions document, continuing its work addressing a main workload concern of members.
Single interest rejection signals delays as usual from Victorian Catholic employers
Victorian Catholic school staff, accustomed to their employers delaying agreement negotiations, had this reaffirmed in April when the union’s proposed Single Interest Employer Agreement (SIEA) was rejected.
Victorian Catholic schools survey: pay, workloads, and wellbeing
Over 3000 IEU members responded to our survey, confirming the urgent need for increased wages, the ongoing challenges of unsustainable workloads and the health impacts of job stress.
Celebrating Education Support staff
On 16 May we celebrate World Education Support Personnel Day, recognising the vital contributions of Education Support Staff in our schools.
The IEU on education and workers rights this federal election
The IEU’s priorities are to support the workplace rights of our members and advocate for fair, effective and fully funded education policies - never more important than during a federal election campaign.
Launceston Christian School Enterprise Agreement approved
This approval represents a significant achievement for IEU members at the school, all of whom recently endorsed the Agreement.
IEU members at Strathcona staff act on workloads
Teachers and teaching assistants at Strathcona Girls Grammar School have taken protected industrial action to achieve more sustainable workloads in a new enterprise agreement.
IEU WIN: NCCD Evidence Requirement Factsheet under review
The IEU is helping the federal government update the NCCD Fact Sheet, continuing its work to reduce unnecessary workloads imposed on education staff.
OHS: Psychosocial injuries in schools on the rise
Psychosocial injuries are on the rise in schools, with 19% of recent injuries among education staff being psychological, according to WorkSafe.
Learning from the TLN experts: Meet the teachers educating their colleagues
Recent teachers turned TLN teacher-educators have a unique perspective on the challenges their colleagues face.
From IE magazine: Putting history in its place
IEU members say place-based learning gives educators a powerful way to engage students, especially with Indigenous culture and history.
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%.