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ES staff play a vital role in the smooth operation of schools, yet they are frequently misclassified under outdated structures that fail to reflect the complexity and responsibility of their work.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.
APHEDA supports inspiring Burmese women
In times of crisis, extraordinary individuals can spark movements that transform entire communities.
IEU member Jane Wenlock on the demands and delights of additional needs teaching
As the Learning Support Coordinator for Year 7 and 8 at Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale, Jane Wenlock is involved in all aspects of the life of a student with learning needs.
Will AI be banned from HR?
A government inquiry into the digital transformation of workplaces has recommended barring employers from using AI to make decisions affecting workers without "human oversight".
Killester College: A model for IEU collaboration
Killester College is a great example of how employers working collaboratively with unions can create productive, harmonious workplaces.
Know Your Rights: The right to strike in 2025
The right to strike is regarded internationally as a fundamental worker's right, essential for securing equitable wages, safe workplaces, and just treatment.
IEU takes on the taxman and wins!
The IEU has won a significant victory for a member in a case which proved that a reduction in hours and pay can constitute a genuine redundancy, even if some of the work duties remain the same.