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$8,000 backpaid to member after classification error

12 August, 2025

An IEU member received $8,000 in backpay after our union prevailed in a classification dispute in the magistrate’s court.

The member was employed as a casual teacher during term-time at a special assistance school when they later realised they had been appointed at an incorrect classification level.

Our union’s industrial team supported the member in addressing the classification issue.

Employer digs in over length of service calculation

The employer sought to apply a divisor of 260 working days to calculate the member’s years of service and backpay entitlement.

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Celebrating 40 years of IEU membership

Nov 12, 2026 | Union win

This year, 160 IEU members were recognised through our inaugural 40-year membership recognition program. Together, they represent decades of commitment to their profession, their colleagues and the power of collective action. As union records were only computerised in...

Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran school bargaining update

Nov 11, 2026 | Collective bargaining, Workers' rights

While current negotiations in Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran schools do not affect principals’ working conditions, the outcomes will have a significant impact for staff in schools.

Time to resolve PAR inequity in Lutheran schools

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Inequity in Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) remains a significant concern in Lutheran schools, particularly for experienced teachers, program leaders, and staff in primary school settings.